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Space Math at NASA: Math Problems Related to Space Weather

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Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
Material Type
  • Math
  • Problem set
Math Skills
  • Data Analysis
  • Arithmetic
  • Percentages
  • Rates
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Algebra I
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.2 – The Sun is active…
  • Big Idea 2.2 – The Sun defines the space…
  • Big Idea 3.1 – The Sun is made of churning plasma…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
  • ESS3 - Earth and Human Activity
  • ETS1 - Engineering Design
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
  • PS3 - Energy
Heliophysics Topics
  • Aurora
  • Coronal Mass Ejection
  • Energy
  • Geomagnetic Storm
  • Magnetic Reconnection
  • Magnetosphere
  • Radio Blackout
  • Solar Cycle
  • Solar Wind
  • Solar Flare
  • Space Weather
  • Sunspot
Heliophysics Missions
  • ACE
  • ARTEMIS (THEMIS)
  • Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
  • Parker Solar Probe
  • PUNCH
  • Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)
  • Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)
  • Solar Orbiter
  • STEREO A & B
  • WIND
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

This problem set from Space Math at NASA provides 12 math exercises for estimating space weather storm frequencies and severities using historical data. For students grades K-12+, teachers can integrate these problems into statistics or Earth science units to help students analyze the probabilities and impacts of solar flares, auroras, and geomagnetic storms.

Credits: SpaceMath@NASA, Dr. Odenwald.

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Space Math_Space Weather

Aug 27, 2026

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