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IMAP Student Investigations Slides

A circular spacecraft floats in space with stars and dust visible in the background.
The IMAP mission will study the heliosphere, our home in space.
Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Activity/Hands-on
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 2.2 – The Sun defines the space…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
  • PS2 - Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Heliophysics Topics
  • Heliosphere
Heliophysics Missions
  • IBEX
  • Voyager
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

Presentation | Grades K-12+ | This educational presentation introduces students to heliophysics concepts by exploring IMAP student investigations, the heliosphere, and related NASA missions like IBEX and Voyager. It serves as an informative resource to help educators teach core science concepts aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, including Earth's Place in the Universe, Earth's Systems, and Motion and Stability. Teachers can apply this material directly in the classroom as a lecture or a guided discussion to illustrate how the Sun defines space and interacts with the broader solar system.

Credit: NASA

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IMAP Heliophysics Education Student Investigations

Aug 31, 2026

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