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Space Math at NASA: Math Problems Related Topics Directory

Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Math Skills
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II
  • Calculus
  • Data Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Scientific Notation
  • Trigonometry
  • Measurement
  • Functions
  • Equations
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.1 – The Sun is really big…
  • Big Idea 1.2 – The Sun is active…
  • Big Idea 1.3 – The Sun’s energy drives Earth’s climate…
  • Big Idea 2.1 – Life on Earth has evolved with complex diversity…
  • Big Idea 2.2 – The Sun defines the space…
  • Big Idea 3.2 – Energy from the Sun is created in the core…
  • Big Idea 2.3 – The Sun is the primary source of light…
  • Big Idea 3.1 – The Sun is made of churning plasma…
  • Big Idea 3.3 - Our Sun, like all stars, has a life cycle.
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
  • ESS3 - Earth and Human Activity
  • ETS1 - Engineering Design
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
  • PS2 - Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
  • PS3 - Energy
  • PS4 - Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
  • LS1 - Molecules to Organisms
  • LS2 - Ecosystems
Heliophysics Topics
  • Atmosphere
  • Aurora
  • Habitable Zone
  • Climate Change
  • Sun
  • Moon
  • Coronal Mass Ejection
  • Solar Flare
  • Space Weather
  • Technology
  • Universe
  • Stars
  • Solar System
  • Physics
  • Magnetic Field
Heliophysics Missions
  • ACE
  • Parker Solar Probe
  • Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)
  • Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)
  • Solar Orbiter
  • WIND
  • STEREO A & B
  • Voyager
  • PUNCH
  • DSCOVR
  • ARTEMIS (THEMIS)
Related Missions
  • James Webb Space Telescope (Astro)
  • TESS
  • Hubble Space Telescope (Astro)
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

These problem sets from Space Math at NASA are bundled by topic. Each problem set explores a variety of math topics at levels K-12+. Ideal for integrating space science into STEM curricula, educators can utilize these exercises for independent practice, guided group work, or supplementary lessons to bridge mathematical skills with concepts like space weather, black holes, and exoplanets.

Credit: SpaceMath@NASA, Dr. Odenwald

Learn more about each problem set or directly download the PDF below.