Gravity on Earth Science Stations – NGSS 5-PS2-1 Unit Bundle
$16.10
Engage your 5th grade students with hands-on gravity science stations aligned to NGSS 5-PS2-1! This interactive unit includes 8 stations covering gravitational force, mass, weight, and more—plus digital Google Classroom™ components for easy implementation.
Bring gravitational force to life with this engaging set of 8 interactive science stations designed to help students explore key concepts like mass, weight, air resistance, and the pull of gravity toward Earth’s center.
Perfect for 5th grade classrooms, this resource supports students in building a deep understanding of NGSS standard 5-PS2-1 through hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
What’s Included
Exclusive Bundle Materials
- Vocabulary Cards (with and without pictures)
- Big Idea Posters for classroom display
- Teacher & Student Checklists
8 Interactive Science Stations
- Watch a Video – Learn about gravity, mass, weight, and air resistance
- Play a Game – Board game, crossword, and word search (print + digital)
- Investigate Marble Run – Hands-on gravity experiment
- Diagram Direction of Gravity – Visualize gravitational force
- Read About Gravitational Force – Informational text with questions
- Model a Parachute – Explore forces affecting falling objects
- Explore Race to the Bottom – Investigate how objects fall
- Sort: Gravitational Force or Not? – Apply understanding through categorization
Digital Components (Google Classroom™ Ready)
- Google Forms™ with reading passages & differentiated questions
- Google Slides™ with directions and interactive worksheets
Skills Covered
- Understanding gravitational force and direction
- Differentiating mass vs. weight
- Exploring forces affecting motion
- Developing scientific reasoning and argument from evidence
- Interpreting cause and effect relationships
Ways to Use This Resource
- Science centers or station rotations
- Whole-class instruction with small groups
- Independent or partner work
- Early finisher activities
- Sub plans or enrichment
Why Teachers Love It
- ✔ Aligned to NGSS 5-PS2-1 and PS2.B
- ✔ Combines hands-on, visual, and reading-based learning
- ✔ Includes both print and digital formats
- ✔ Encourages student engagement and collaboration
- ✔ Easy to implement with minimal prep
NGSS Alignment
This resource fully supports:
- Performance Expectation: 5-PS2-1
- Disciplinary Core Idea: PS2.B – Types of Interactions
- Science & Engineering Practice: Engaging in Argument from Evidence
- Crosscutting Concept: Cause and Effect
Students will learn that Earth’s gravitational force pulls objects toward the planet’s center, helping them build a strong conceptual foundation in physical science.
Make Gravity Meaningful in Your Classroom
If you’re looking for an engaging, standards-aligned way to teach gravitational force, this science station bundle provides everything you need to support student understanding through interactive, differentiated learning experiences.
Jennifer Morley –
My students loved this resource. It was engaging and really helped them reflect on what they have learned.
ANDREA J. –
I enjoyed using the contents of this bundle! Students enjoyed as well! The bundle was laid out nicely. The sections were easy to teach with confidence! Thanks so much for such a well put together and thorough bundle.
James L. –
I am thoroughly impressed with this teacher resource! It's incredibly well-organized and provides a wealth of practical, easy-to-implement strategies that have already made a noticeable difference in my classroom. The materials are engaging, comprehensive, and perfectly tailored to meet the needs of my students. I appreciate the thoughtful design and the attention to detail in every aspect. This resource has become an invaluable tool in my teaching toolkit, and I highly recommend it to fellow educators looking for effective and innovative ways to enhance their lessons.
Kelsi N. –
I liked the different activities that came in this bundle. It was easy to break things down and have different activities each day.
Maija D. –
Extremely satisfied with this resource. Included everything I needed to teach the subject.