Real World: From Idea to Physical Prototype
At NASA everything begins with an idea. Physical models help NASA engineers and technicians test those ideas before building full-scale versions. Learn more about the important role physical modeling, building prototypes and mathematics play in engineering solutions.
Background Information
Grades 6 through 8
- NASA Modeling Flight
- NASA LaRC NASA Langley Puts Research into a Spin for 75 Years
- NASA LaRC National Transonic Facility Overview
- Science Learning Hub Scientific Modeling
- Societe de Calcul Mathematique Robust Mathematical Modeling
Grades 6 through 12
- NASA JPL Modeling and Simulation
Activities
Grades 6 through 12
- Teach Engineering Build an Approximate Scale Model of an Object
- NASA 3D Models
- NASA Universe Spacecraft Paper Models
- NASA JPL Build Your Own Scale Models of JPL Spacecraft
- NASA JPL Experience Insight