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Space Math at NASA: Stars- Their Properties and Evolution

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Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
Material Type
  • Math
  • Problem set
  • Educator/Facilitator Guide
Math Skills
  • Arithmetic
  • Logarithms
  • Scientific Notation
  • Measurement
  • Scale
  • Equations
  • Formulas
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.1 – The Sun is really big…
  • Big Idea 2.3 – The Sun is the primary source of light…
  • Big Idea 3.3 - Our Sun, like all stars, has a life cycle.
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • PS3 - Energy
Heliophysics Topics
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Sun
  • Stellar Evolution
  • Interstellar Space
Related Missions
  • Hubble Space Telescope (Astro)
  • James Webb Space Telescope (Astro)
  • TESS
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

This math problem set and educator's guide from Space Math at NASA for grades K-5 applies scientific notation to stellar properties, reinforcing core skills through real-world astronomy examples.

Source/Credit: SpaceMath@NASA, Dr. Odenwald.

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Space Math_Stars_Their Properties and Evolution

Aug 31, 2026

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