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Space Math at NASA: Math Problems Related to the Moon

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Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Math
  • Problem set
Math Skills
  • Scale
  • Ratios
  • Rates
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Percentages
  • Data Analysis
  • Equations
  • Formulas
  • Calculus
  • Algebra II
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 2.2 – The Sun defines the space…
  • Big Idea 2.3 – The Sun is the primary source of light…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
Heliophysics Topics
  • Light
  • Lunar Eclipse
  • Lunar Phase
  • Solar System
Heliophysics Missions
  • ARTEMIS (THEMIS)
  • Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
Related Missions
  • ISS
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

This problem set from Space Math at NASA includes a total of 31 mathematics problems that deal with our Moon. Designed for students K-12+, many of the problems use simple scaling rules to measure the diameters of craters on imagery of the lunar surface obtained by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and other spacecraft. Educators can integrate these problems into math or space science units as independent practice, group challenges, or warm-up exercises, allowing students to calculate real-world data.

Credits: SpaceMath@NASA, Dr. Odenwald

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Space Math_The Moon

Aug 27, 2026

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