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Space Math at NASA: Solar Math

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Solar Math
NASA
Levels
  • Advanced (9-12+)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Introductory (K-5)
Material Type
  • Educator/Facilitator Guide
Math Skills
  • Measurement
  • Arithmetic
  • Percentages
  • Ratios
  • Rates
  • Scale
  • Scientific Notation
  • Conversions
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.2 – The Sun is active…
NGSS
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
  • PS2 - Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
Heliophysics Topics
  • Space Weather
  • Sunspot
  • Solar Eclipse
  • Solar Cycle
  • Solar Flare
  • Coronal Mass Ejection
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Magnetic Field
  • Solar Wind
Heliophysics Missions
  • Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)
  • STEREO A & B
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

This problem set and educator's guide from Space Math at NASA features 99 math problems for students grades K-12+ exploring the simple mathematics behind predicting solar storms. Problems range from calculating the sizes of sunspots from photographs, to investigating solar magnetism, including the sunspot cycle. 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_Solar Math

Sep 1, 2026

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