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Planetary motion crossword with Kepler's laws, orbits, eccentricity, and gravity.
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An 18-clue crossword on planetary motion and orbital mechanics for high school Earth or physical science. Vocabulary covers Kepler's laws, eccentricity, elliptical orbits, gravitational force, and the properties of planetary revolution. Use it for a unit review, homework assignment, or assessment of students' grasp of solar system dynamics.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Astronomy
Grade Level:
9th – 11th Grades
Updated December 2020

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