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  1. Collection .

    Pi Day Activities for the Classroom

    Students can solve some of the same problems NASA scientists and engineers do using pi!

    Math
    Grades 4-12
  2. Teachable Moment .

    A Prime Year for NASA's Pi Day Challenge

    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.

    Math
    Grades K-12
  3. 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
  4. Lesson .

    Force Field: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge

    In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to determine the force observed by a hydrogen ion trapped in Earth's magnetic field.

    Math
    Grades 9-12
    <30 mins
  5. Lesson .

    Orbit Observation: A ‘Pi in the Sky’ Math Challenge

    In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to figure out how much data a spacecraft collects every day.

    Math
    Grades 7-12
    <30 mins
  6. Lesson .

    Coral Calculus: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge

    In this illustrated math problem, students use pi to measure the water depth of an area mapped by the CORAL mission.

    Math
    Grades 9-12
    <30 mins
  7. Lesson .

    Pi in the Sky 11

    In this illustrated problem set, students use pi like NASA scientists and engineers working on space communications, and Earth, Moon, and asteroid science.

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

    Moon Mappers: A ‘Pi in the Sky’ Math Challenge

    In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to determine how far a team of rovers drive on the Moon.

    Math
    Grades 9-12
    <30 mins
  9. Lesson .

    Daring Deflection: A ‘Pi in the Sky’ Math Challenge

    In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to calculate the shape of an asteroid's orbit.

    Math
    Grades 9-12
    <30 mins
  10. Lesson .

    Whirling Wonder: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge

    In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to determine how quickly the Ingenuity helicopter's blades must rotate in order for it to fly.

    Math
    Grades 9-12
    <30 mins
  11. Lesson .

    Pi in the Sky 8

    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.

    Math
    Grades 9-12
    30 - 60 mins
  12. Lesson .

    Receiver Riddle: A ‘Pi in the Sky’ Math 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.

    Math
    Grades 6-12
    <30 mins
  13. 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
  14. Teachable Moment .

    10 Years of NASA's Pi Day Challenge

    Learn how pi is used by NASA and how many of its infinite digits have been calculated, then explore the science and engineering inside the 2023 Pi Day Challenge.

    Science
    Grades K-12
  15. Lesson .

    Rad Reflection: A ‘Pi in the Sky’ Math Challenge

    In this illustrated math problem, students use pi to compare the area of the Hubble Space Telescope and Webb Telescope’s primary mirror.

    Math
    Grades 7-5
    <30 mins
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