Harmonic Oscillations of the Sun’s Declination as an Interdisciplinary Phenomenon

Authors

  • Vlada Makarova Secondary School No. 4, Novokuznetsk

Keywords:

interdisciplinary integration, physics teaching methodology, harmonic oscillations, declination of the Sun, celestial sphere, interdisciplinary links

Abstract

The article addresses the problem of insufficient attention to astronomical content in the modern school curriculum. As a solution, it proposes the author’s original instructional design for a 9th-grade physics lesson aimed at integrating key astronomical concepts into the topic of “Harmonic Oscillations.” Using the annual variation of the Sun’s declination as an example, the article demonstrates how an abstract physical model finds its manifestation in cosmic processes that determine the смену seasons. The lesson design includes a step-by-step transition from everyday observations to the construction of a celestial-sphere model and далее to the identification of the harmonic law. The article is intended for physics and astronomy teachers interested in strengthening the worldview-building and motivational components of their lessons.

Author Biography

Vlada Makarova, Secondary School No. 4, Novokuznetsk

Physics and Mathematics Teacher, Secondary School No. 4, Novokuznetsk

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Published

2026-03-20 — Updated on 2026-03-26

How to Cite

[1]
Makarova, V. 2026. Harmonic Oscillations of the Sun’s Declination as an Interdisciplinary Phenomenon. Astronomy Education. 1, 1 (Mar. 2026), 27–29.

Issue

No. 1 (2026)

Section

Astronomy and School Education

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