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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Math in the News
A behind-the-scenes look at the math in NASA press releases
Problem 461: Cassini delivers holiday treats from Saturn
[Press Release]
Students explore proportions and angular size using images of Saturn's moons Titan and Dione (PDF)
Problem 460: Fermi explores the high-energy universe
[Press Release]
Students work with percentages to explore the identities of the 1873 gamma-ray sources detected by NASAs Fermi Observatory
(PDF)
Problem 459: A piece of history - space shuttle thermal tiles
[Free Shuttle Tiles]
Students explore volume density and mass using the Space Shuttle thermal tiles. Get your own free tile from NASA too!
(PDF)
(More problems from 2011-2012)
Transit of Venus 2012
Math resources for the Transit of Venus - Click Here -
