Students use the mathematical constant pi to determine what fraction of a signal from Voyager 1 – the most distant spacecraft – reaches Earth.

Students use the mathematical constant pi to measure the approximate size of the shadow that will fall on Earth during a total solar eclipse.

Students explore practical applications of exponents and division to investigate how NASA's Juno spacecraft became the most distant solar-powered spacecraft ever.

Students will use the engineering design process to design, build, test and improve a model satellite intended to investigate the surface of a planet.

Students create a scale model of the solar system using beads and string.

Students use advanced algebra concepts to determine the next opportunity to launch a spacecraft to Mars.

Students kinesthetically model the mathematics of how NASA communicates with spacecraft.

Students learn about scale models and distance by creating a classroom-size Earth-Moon system.

Students use mobile devices to measure the impact a solar eclipse has on the energy received at Earth’s surface.