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Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe Educational 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

This slide deck offers student investigations into the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP).

IMAP will help researchers better understand the boundary of the heliosphere and allow for better prediction of dangerous space weather. This presentation provides details about the IMAP mission within the context of the Framework for Heliophysics Education (FHE) and under the parameters of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It is tailored to aid in the production of effective teaching strategies for students at the Introductory (K-5), Intermediate (6-8), and Advanced (9-12+) levels of learning.

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IMAP Heliophysics Education Student Investigations

Sep 15, 2025

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