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  1. Lesson .

    Planetary Pasta Rovers

    Using only pasta and glue, students design a rover that will travel down a one-meter ramp and then travel an additional one meter on a smooth, flat surface.

    Engineering
    Grades 3-8
    1-2 hrs
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Lesson .

    Fired Up Over Math: Studying Wildfires from Space

    Students learn how scientists assess wildfires using remote sensing and solve related math problems, appropriate for various grade levels.

    Math
    Grades 3-12
    30 - 60 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 .

    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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Lesson .

    Graphing the Rise in Earth’s Carbon Dioxide

    Students use global carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration data since to plot major life milestones of themselves, their parents, and grandparents along a curve.

    Science
    Grades 6-5
    30 - 60 mins
  11. Student Project .

    NASA Space Voyagers: The Game

    In this strategy card game, you'll build spacecraft that can explore the Moon, Mars, and other destinations throughout our solar system while withstanding challenges thrown your way.

    Engineering
    1-2 hrs
  12. Student Project .

    18 Maneras en Que la NASA Usa Pi

    Pi nos lleva lejos en la NASA. Estas son solo algunas de las formas en que pi nos ayuda a explorar el espacio.

    Math
    Custom
  13. Lesson .

    Math of the Expanding Universe

    Students will learn about the expanding universe and the redshift of lightwaves, then perform their own calculations with a distant supernova.

    Science
    Grades 9-12
    30 - 60 mins
  14. Teachable Moment .

    The Science of Wildfires

    As wildfires burn over larger areas and longer portions of the year, NASA scientists are finding new ways to study their impacts on our climate and communities.

    Science
    Grades K-12
  15. Student Project .

    Learning Space With NASA at Home

    Explore space and science activities you can do with NASA at home. Watch video tutorials for making rockets, Mars rovers, Moon landers and more. Plus, find tips for learning at home!

    Science
    Custom
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