Math and science come together in this cross-curricular astronomy lesson plan on planetary motion. Starting off with a hands-on activity that engages the class in exploring the geometry of circles and ellipses, this lesson...

Students discover that pressure increases the deeper the ocean becomes. They determine how water pressure differs at various depths by observing water flow.

Students examine the astronomical concept of a year. They relate the passage of time on planets to historical events in the USA.

Students use critical thinking skills to solve word problems using ratios that allow them to compare humans to ocean animals.

In this scientific notation activity, students write a set of 9 average distances in standard form, then complete 3 additional problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.