Gravity Discoveries Answer Key

This historical sequencing worksheet guides students through the major milestones in the study of gravity, from ancient astronomy to modern physics. Learners arrange eight scientific events in chronological order, including contributions by figures such as Galileo, Newton, and Einstein. By organizing discoveries along a timeline, students develop a clear understanding of scientific progress and interconnected ideas. The activity fosters historical literacy in science while highlighting how theories of gravity evolved through experimentation and observation.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – History and Development of Gravitational Theory

Social Studies – Chronological Thinking in Scientific Contexts

Reading – Sequencing Informational Text

Science Literacy – Recognizing Key Contributors and Discoveries

This worksheet is part of our Gravity collection.