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My Solar System
| Content Provider | howtosmile |
|---|---|
| Author | Harlow, Danielle Dubson, Michael Gratny, Mindy |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Description | In this online activity, learners build their own system of heavenly bodies and watch the gravitational ballet. With this orbit simulator, learners can set initial positions, velocities, and masses of 2, 3, or 4 bodies, and then see them orbit each other. This activity includes an online simulation, sample learning goals, teaching ideas, and translations in over 30 languages. |
| Related Links | http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/my-solar-system |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Motion Acceleration Velocity Position Gravity Solar system Orbit Mass Planet Earth and Space Science Astronomy Stars and Galaxies Size and Scale Earth Structure Earth Moon and Sun Solar System The Sun The Moon The Planets Asteroids and Comets Mathematics Geometry Plane Geometry Measurement Units of Measurement Circles Physical Sciences Motion and Forces Momentum and Velocity Projectile Motion Newton s Laws Kepler Structure and Properties of Matter Mass and Weight The Nature of Science The Scientific Process Conducting Investigations |
| Content Type | Text |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Assessment |
| Time Required | PT30M0S |
| Education Level | Class V Class VI Class VII Class VIII Class IX Class X Class XI Class XII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Geometry Space Science |
