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This is a set of 7 illustrated web pages discussing Kepler's laws. Included are equations and properties of conic sections, the scale of the solar system, the energy equation for Keplerian motion, Newton's "Universal Gravitation" and derivation of the 3rd law for circular orbits. It is part of the collection "From Stargazers to Starships", with French, Italian and Spanish translations. Four sections have lesson plans (click top right), also provided is the text of a 1-hour talk to teachers on presenting Kepler's laws, with worked examples. No calculus is used.
This resource is part of 3 Physics Front Topical Units.
Topic: Kinematics: The Physics of Motion
Unit Title: Planetary Motion This set of materials pertaining to Kepler's laws includes equations and properties of conic sections, scale of the solar system, the energy equation for Keplerian motion, and Newton's "Universal Gravitation". It is part of a larger collection that offers lesson plans, lecture materials, and historical background. No calculus is introduced. Link to Unit:
Topic: Astronomy
Unit Title: Astronomy Resources For the High School Classroom This set of materials pertaining to Kepler's laws includes equations and properties of conic sections, scale of the solar system, the energy equation for Keplerian motion, and Newton's "Universal Gravitation". It is part of a larger collection that offers lesson plans, lecture materials, and historical background. No calculus is introduced. Link to Unit:
Topic: Astronomy
Unit Title: Astronomy: An Historical Perspective Kepler's Laws explained and illustrated Link to Unit:
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Stern, D. (2004, September 18). Kepler and His Laws. Retrieved March 23, 2025, from http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Skeplaws.htm
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