This video is answering the question of what affect does gravity have on humans.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After watching this video, you learned that gravity makes humans slightly smaller throughout the day. When we sleep, our spines stretch back to their original size. Astronauts can grow in space because there is no gravity.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Measure your child's height in the morning and at night to observe the effect of gravity on their height. - Discuss with your child how gravity affects their spine and why they are taller in the morning. - Encourage your child to imagine what it would be like to be an astronaut in space where there is no gravity. - Engage in a conversation with your child about how gravity impacts our daily lives and explore other examples together.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Gravity Stretch" INSTRUCTIONS: Have your child stand up straight in the morning and measure their height. Then, have them lie down and stretch their body for a few minutes. Remind them that in space, astronauts can actually grow taller without gravity. Measure their height again at night and compare the difference. Discuss how gravity affects our bodies and have fun stretching and measuring throughout the day.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Even though gravity makes us smaller, we can still grow and stretch our spines when we sleep. Remember to take care of your body and give it time to rest and reset."