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Astronomy is the most
interdisciplinary science, covering topics from
physics to
biology to chemistry, math to language to history. It
is in our various world
cultures, from the calendar to myths to
today’s modern
technology. Kepler’s 17th
century
laws of planetary motion govern GPS
and communication satellites and your remote’s infrared light
was discovered by William Herschel, the discoverer of Uranus.
In addition,
astronomy is the rare science that even non-professionals can make
a contribution, it can be a lifelong hobby, and students always love to
do
things
involving astronomy even in other classes and lessons.
Knowledge
of astronomy will help you understand more about science works.
Finally,
teach astronomy because it is THE science that can capture
and inspire nearly every child’s interest
and
imagination.
Even if astronomy
isn’t in your particular grade or course standards, it CAN be
incorporated, to make students spark!
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