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Lesson 1: Gravity

Exploring the force of gravity and its relationship to mass through investigating the gravity of different planets.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, check the children can recall the following ways of using forces to change the shape of materials from the unit Science, Year 3, Forces and magnets:

  • Forces (push, pull and twist).

  • Contact forces (friction).

  • Non-contact forces (magnetism and gravity).

Use the Activity: Unbalanced forces mind map (one each) to elicit the children’s prior knowledge if required.

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026

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