Space Math @ NASA
SpaceMath@NASA introduces students to the use of mathematics in todays scientific discoveries. Through press releases and other articles, we explore how many kinds of mathematics skills come together in exploring the universe.
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Multi-Media Math Modules!
New multi-media MATH MODULES developed in collaboration with
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NASA/JPL Eyes on the Solar System
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NASA Press Release (March 27,2012):
Leading Education Publisher Uses SpaceMath@NASA to Help Students Master Mathematics
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Math in the News
A behind-the-scenes look at the math in NASA press releases
Problem 469: Solar Energy and the Distance of JUNO from the Sun
Students use the distance formula for an ellipse, and the inverse-square law to mathematically model the expected
solar power that the JUNO spacecraft will receive as it travels to Jupiter.
(PDF)
Problem 468: How Common are X-class Solar Flares?
Students work with data from the previous sunspot cycle (1996-2006) to perform a simple statistical analysis of mean
and median flare rates during a complete 11-year sunspot cycle. (PDF)
They also use Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) images (Problem 467) to study the speed of a solar flare on the sun. (PDF)
[Press Release]
Problem 466: Exploring the Solar Wind and CMEs
Students measure the speed of the solar wind and coronal mass ejections from the March 6, 2012 solar storms.
(PDF)
(More problems from 2011-2012)
International Space Math Problem
The featured space math problem GOOGLE translation is in Spanish!
Un Sobrevuelo del Asteroide Lutetia
The Rosetta Spacecraft Views Asteroid Lutetia
For more translations including spanish, german, turkish and others, visit our growing archive [here]
Transit of Venus 2012
Math resources for the Transit of Venus - Click Here -
