Planetary Motion and Kepler's First Law
In-Booth Demonstration
Earth and Space Science
Middle/High School
Play the role of astronomer as you predict the path of two planets orbiting the sun. This activity illustrates the process and results Johannes Kepler used to develop the laws of planetary motion. This activity supports 3-dimensional learning and builds toward the following:
- NGSS Scientific and Engineering Practice: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
- NGSS Core Idea: Earth and Space Sciences 1: Earth’s Place in the Universe; Earth and Space Sciences 1.B: Earth and the Solar System
