Mathematics
Wall-E Learns About Proportion Video – Grades K-8
Posted October 31st, 2008 by adminWall-E Learns About Proportion Video – Grades K-8
A fun short video clip.
Students calculate the diameter of the moon with the help of Wall-E the mischievous robot. read more »
Imagine the Universe
Posted September 19th, 2008 by adminThe Imagine the Universe site includes educational resources for astrophysics topics: read more »
Exploring Space Through Algebra
Posted September 15th, 2008 by adminExploring Space Through Algebra -- Grades 7-12 read more »
Space Exploration AP
Posted September 15th, 2008 by adminSpace Exploration AP -- Grades 11-12 read more »
Space Math @ NASA
Posted September 10th, 2008 by adminUnusual mathematics problems in space science and astronomy. http://spacemath.gsfc.nasa.gov/ read more »
Stellar Illumination
Posted July 22nd, 2008 by adminStudents explore how a stellar occultation occurs, how planetary atmospheres can be discovered, and how planetary diameters can be determined using actual light curves from stellar occultation events. read more »
Appearances Can Be Deceiving!
Posted July 22nd, 2008 by adminStudents explore the relationship between angular width, actual size, and distance by using their finger, thumb and fist as a unit of angular measurement in this hands-on activity.
Orbit and Spin; Discovering Planet X
Posted July 22nd, 2008 by adminTwo lessons from New Horizons for Grades 3-5
1. Orbit and Spin
A whole-body activity that explores the relative sizes, distances, orbit, and spin of the Sun, Earth, and Moon read more »
Charting the Progress of New Horizons
Posted July 21st, 2008 by adminFour lessons for grades 2-5 from the New Horizons Mission to Pluto:
1. Charting the Progress of New Horizons read more »
