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  1. Lesson .

    Telescope Tango: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge

    In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to calculate how far the TESS spacecraft travels as it sends data to Earth.

    Math
    Grades 6-12
    30 - 60 mins
  2. Lesson .

    Presenting With NASA’s Eyes

    Students create a presentation for their peers by exploring planets, missions, and asteroids with NASA’s Eyes, a free, web-based interactive.

    Technology
    Grades 4-12
    1-2 hrs
  3. Teachable Moment .

    The Science of Solar Eclipses and How to Watch With NASA

    Learn about the science behind solar eclipses, how to watch safely, and how to engage students in NASA science.

    Science
    Grades K-12
  4. Lesson .

    Balancing Forces

    Students balance circular and gravitational forces to create a model of an object in orbit.

    Science
    Grades 8-12
    1-2 hrs
  5. Student Project .

    The NASA Pi Day Challenge

    Can you use π (pi) to solve these stellar math problems faced by NASA scientists and engineers?

    Math
    1-2 hrs
  6. Lesson .

    Looking for Life

    Using the fundamental criteria for life, students examine simulated extraterrestrial soil samples for signs of life.

    Science
    Grades 6-5
    30 - 60 mins
  7. Gallery .

    10 Things We Can Learn from Webb's First Images

    Take a closer look at how images from NASA's most powerful space telescope yet are helping to answer some of astronomers' most burning questions.

    Science
    Grades 5-12
  8. Teachable Moment .

    Webb Telescope Sees the Universe Like We've Never Seen It Before

    Here's what we learned from the first set of images captured by NASA's newest space observatory and how to translate it into learning opportunities for students.

    Science
    Grades K-12
  9. Lesson .

    Pi in the Sky 9

    In this illustrated problem set, students use pi to detect frost in lunar craters, determine the density of Mars' liquid core, calculate the powered output from a dam, and find out how far a spacecraft travels as it returns data to Earth.

    Math
    Grades 6-12
    30 - 60 mins
  10. Teachable Moment .

    Pi Goes to Infinity and Beyond in NASA Challenge

    Learn about pi and some of the ways the number is used at NASA. Then, dig into the science behind the 2022 Pi Day Challenge.

    Science
    Grades K-12
  11. Teachable Moment .

    Learn About the Universe With the James Webb Space Telescope

    Get a look into the science and engineering behind the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built while exploring ways to engage learners in the mission.

    Science
    Grades K-12
  12. Lesson .

    Planet Pinpointer: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge

    In this illustrated math problem, students use pi to calculate the distance across a disk of debris around the star Beta Pictoris.

    Math
    Grades 10-12
    <30 mins
  13. Lesson .

    Pi in the Sky 7

    In this illustrated problem set, students use pi to compare the sizes of Mars landing areas, calculate the length of a year for a distant solar system object, measure the depth of the ocean from an airplane, and determine the diameter of a debris disk.

    Math
    Grades 7-12
    30 - 60 mins
  14. Student Project .

    Write a Poem About Space

    Are you a space poet, and you didn't even know it? Find out how to create your own poems inspired by space!

    English Language Arts
    30 - 60 mins
  15. Teachable Moment .

    We've Got the Formula for a Stellar Pi Day

    Read about the science behind this year's installment of the popular math problem set before doing the math to see how NASA uses pi.

    Science
    Grades K-12
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