Not really about satellites

This is more an investigation of the composition of the earth. Looking at the ratio of land versus water in coverage of surface area. In addition, the importance of friction and risk of sp... See More

This is more an investigation of the composition of the earth. Looking at the ratio of land versus water in coverage of surface area. In addition, the importance of friction and risk of space junk striking populated areas.

Practical and easy ways to teach probability

The author provides a short story on a satellite falling to earth as a hook to get students to think about the likelihood of it landing nearby. Statistics like this are essential to an under... See More

The author provides a short story on a satellite falling to earth as a hook to get students to think about the likelihood of it landing nearby. Statistics like this are essential to an understanding of citizen science issues and science teachers, as well as math teachers, are responsible for teaching about this. The author provides suggested lesson ideas that are easy to do and easy for students to grasp.