England Key Stage 3

The Sun is a constant presence in our life on Earth. It gives us the heat and light we need to survive. But it is not a stable place. The Sun is a ball of hot plasma which is constantly changing.

Did you know that what you weigh depends on the strength of gravity? And did you know that the strength on gravity on other planets is not the same as on Earth?

Ever wondered how heavy or light you would feel on another planet in our Solar System?

Is gravity the same everywhere? Experiment with how the ball reacts in each of the Solar System locations by dropping or throwing the ball. How similar or different is each location to Earth?