Ad Astra: Using Latin in a Cross-curricular Science Program
by Nathalie R. Roy, Episcopal High School, Baton Rouge, LA

The links between the universe and the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome are revealed in this project. Roy provides a full curriculum, a complete collection of project worksheets and links to space-oriented Websites for educators to use in their own classrooms. Roy believes the Ad Astra project is readily adaptable for any space-oriented project, whatever the course and age of the students.

• Introduction
• Memo to 8th Grade Teachers, Re: Moon Link Activities for Latin students
• MoonLink Activity #1 (Robert McCall)
• Moonlink Activity #2 (Planetary Nomenclature)
• Moonlink Activity #3 (Mission Design)
• Important Links and Literature
• Worksheets

The exercises that accompany this program are also available as formatted printable worksheets. Click here to download and print each exercise.