Astronomy and Mathematics
A physical science topic I have always enjoyed exploring is the field of astronomy. The relationships and parallels found throughout the solar system provide infinite opportunities for exploration and investigation. Tillery, Enger, and Ross (2019) describe the effect the moon’s gravity has on Earth’s orbit around the sun. Exploring relationships between objects of varying mass and distance can help students better grasp the impact gravity has on motion and location in the solar system and beyond. A variety of factors like these contribute to Earth’s ability to host life as we understand it. Exploring extrasolar planets is an exciting field where scientist explore the potential conditions of a planet based on data discovered through observation and modeling. The possibility of planets having conditions similar to Earth can be determined based on the mass of the planet, its orbital path, proximity to a sun, distance from the sun, and other factors that I am not an expert on. A great fe