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Space Math at NASA: Electromagnetic Math

An artists interpretation of a galaxy as seen as a profile. It is a thin glowing ring with subtle color variations implying the structure of the galaxy. There are a blueish circles in the background represent stars.
Electromagnetic Math Educator Guide
NASA HEAT
Levels
  • Advanced (9-12+)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Introductory (K-5)
Material Type
  • Educator/Facilitator Guide
  • Math
Math Skills
  • Percentages
  • Ratios
  • Scale
  • Graphing
  • Equations
  • Measurement
  • Conversions
  • Data Analysis
  • Functions
  • Logarithms
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 2.3 – The Sun is the primary source of light…
NGSS
  • PS2 - Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
  • PS4 - Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
Heliophysics Topics
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Electromagnetism
  • Energy
  • Light
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

This problem set and educator's guide from Space Math at NASA features 84 math problems for students grades K-12+ introducing the simple mathematics behind light and other forms of electromagnetic energy, including the properties of waves, wavelength, frequency, the Doppler shift. Students will learn how astronomers learn more about the properties of matter and its movement by imaging the universe across the electromagnetic spectrum. Educators can integrate these exercises directly into lesson plans as supplemental activities, homework, or step-by-step group problem-solving challenges.

Credits: SpaceMath@NASA, Dr. Odenwald

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Space Math_Electromagnetic Math

Sep 1, 2026

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