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Pi Day Activities for the Classroom
Students can solve some of the same problems NASA scientists and engineers do using pi!
Teachable Moment .
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.
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.
In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to figure out how much data a spacecraft collects every day.
In this illustrated problem set, students use pi like NASA scientists and engineers working on space communications, and Earth, Moon, and asteroid science.
In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to determine how far a team of rovers drive on the Moon.
In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to calculate the shape of an asteroid's orbit.
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.
In this illustrated math problem, students use pi to measure the water depth of an area mapped by the CORAL mission.
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.
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.
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.
Student Project .
Can you use π (pi) to solve these stellar math problems faced by NASA scientists and engineers?
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.
In this illustrated math problem, students use pi to compare the area of the Hubble Space Telescope and Webb Telescope’s primary mirror.
