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Lesson .
Students join teenager Hannah on a trip through the solar system in this stellar musical about the planets, moons, asteroids and space.
In this illustrated problem set, students use pi to collect samples from an asteroid, fly a helicopter on Mars for the first time, find efficient ways to talk with distant spacecraft, and study the forces behind Earth's beautiful auroras.
Teachable Moment .
Learn how pi is used by NASA and how many of its infinite digits have been calculated, then explore the science and engineering behind the 2024 Pi Day Challenge.
In this illustrated math problem, students use pi to calculate the position of Earth in orbit as a signal is sent from a spacecraft in deep space.
In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to calculate the shape of an asteroid's orbit.
In this illustrated problem set, students use pi like NASA scientists and engineers working on space communications, and Earth, Moon, and asteroid science.
Students learn to describe rocks using candy bars as familiar models.
Student Project .
Use playdough to see how dust and gas in our ancient solar system collided to form the planets.
Lead a discussion about asteroids and their physical properties, then have students mold their own asteroids out of clay.
Get to know GUSTO and learn how to bring the science and engineering behind this unique balloon-based mission into the classroom.
Students explore different types of space missions and observation techniques that scientists use to study distant objects like asteroids.
Students use art to describe and recognize the geology on planetary surfaces – now including Mars and asteroids.
Explore how NASA's Psyche mission aims to help scientists answer questions about Earth and the formation of our solar system. Then, make connections to STEM learning in the classroom.
In this illustrated math problem, students use pi to calculate the approximate density of the asteroid (16) Psyche and compare that to the density of known terrestrial materials.
In this illustrated math problem, students use pi to figure out how much of the Sun’s disk will be covered by the Moon during an eclipse and whether it’s a total or annular eclipse.
