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Gravity: Beyond the Apple

­Think scientists know all about gravity?  Think again!  gravity_lge


Gravity: Beyond the Apple explains how Isaac Newton almost got it right, but then Einstein came along and blew his theories apart, giving us new challenges – like finding gravitational waves.  


What’s a gravitational wave? We explain all with our exciting and interactive show, bringing the curriculum to life.  


The show covers gravity on Earth, gravity in space, how to defy gravity and even what a black hole sounds like! Students are stretched and introduced to topics at the cutting edge of physics research.  


The show is written by science made simple in collaboration with researchers at Cardiff University School of Physics and Astronomy. 

This show is suitable for GSCE-A2 students.

Curriculum Links: Key stage 4

  • Data, evidence, theories and explanations
  • Applications and implications of science
  • Radiation in the form of waves can be used for communication
  • The characteristics of waves
  • The electromagnetic spectrum
  • Gravity
  • Forces and motion
  • Distance, speed and acceleration
  • New Technology
  • The process of science

AS and A2

All of the above, as well as:

  • Scientific enquiry
  • Careers
  • Physical processes

Duration:

60 minutes

Suggested audiences:

  • Years 10 - 13 

We will need the school to provide:

  • Access to power sockets
  • Drinking water for the presenter
  • A screen to project onto
  • Two long tables
  • A room that it is possible to darken/blackout
  • Parking


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These are the some of the researchers from Cardiff University who appe­ar in the show.

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