Integrating Physics and Astronomy Through Graph-Based Problems

Authors

  • Philip Belov Lyceum of Applied Sciences named after D. I. Trubetskov, Saratov

Keywords:

physics, interdisciplinary integration, graph-based problem solving, physics teaching methodology, astronomy teaching methodology

Abstract

The paper proposes a set of criteria for distinguishing levels of integration between Physics and Astronomy in school education. While Astronomy is not currently taught as a compulsory subject, it is often offered through extracurricular activities and elective courses. Embedding astronomical contexts into physics instruction is a natural and pedagogically sound approach that can reinforce students’ understanding of the astronomical picture of the world by graduation.

Author Biography

Philip Belov, Lyceum of Applied Sciences named after D. I. Trubetskov, Saratov

Associate Professor, Department of Olympiad and Project Training in Physics, Saratov State University; Teacher of Physics and Astronomy, Lyceum of Applied Sciences named after D. I. Trubetskov; Chair, Regional Methodological Commission for Astronomy, and Member of the Jury of the Regional Stage in Physics and Astronomy of the All-Russian Olympiad for School Students; Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences (PhD)

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Published

2026-03-20

How to Cite

[1]
Belov, P. 2026. Integrating Physics and Astronomy Through Graph-Based Problems. Astronomy Education. 1, 1 (Mar. 2026), 20–23.

Issue

No. 1 (2026)

Section

Astronomy and School Education

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