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Lesson .
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.
Students create a presentation for their peers by exploring planets, missions, and asteroids with NASA’s Eyes, a free, web-based interactive.
Nov. 8, 2024
Students balance circular and gravitational forces to create a model of an object in orbit.
Teachable Moment .
Learn about the science behind solar eclipses, how to watch safely, and how to engage students in NASA science.
Student Project .
Can you use π (pi) to solve these stellar math problems faced by NASA scientists and engineers?
Using the fundamental criteria for life, students examine simulated extraterrestrial soil samples for signs of life.
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.
Gallery .
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.
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.
