The lesson plan for Gravity: From Falling Apples to Orbiting Planets helps parents and carers guide their children through one of science’s most fascinating forces. Covering everything from why things fall to how planets stay in orbit, this topic explores gravity in a way that is both easy to understand and full of amazing facts.

Designed for use at home, this plan includes thoughtful questions, creative tasks, and activities to suit a range of ages and learning styles. Whether your child is just starting to learn about forces or is already interested in space and physics, you’ll find something in here to stretch their thinking and spark their curiosity.

There’s no need for a science degree to teach this topic. We’ve included plain-English explanations, useful discussion prompts, and flexible ideas so that families can work through the material in a way that suits them best. You can use the lesson as a one-off science day or build it into a longer project about the universe, motion, or famous scientists like Newton.

This resource is ideal for Elective Home Education and supports confident learning at home—while keeping things flexible, engaging, and fun to explore.