5-PS2-1 - Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by earth on objects is directed down.

Clarification Statement - “Down” is a local description of the direction that points toward the center of the spherical Earth.

Assessment Boundary - Assessment does not include mathematical representation of gravitational force.

5-PS2-1 - Support an argument with evidence that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed toward Earth’s center.

Assessment Boundary - Mathematical representations of gravitational force are not expected in state assessment.