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Space Math at NASA: Image Scale Math

Thumbnail_SM_Image Scale Math
Levels
  • Intermediate (6-8)
Material Type
  • Math
  • Problem set
  • Educator/Facilitator Guide
Math Skills
  • Graphing
  • Scale
  • Measurement
  • Ratios
  • Rates
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.1 – The Sun is really big…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
Heliophysics Topics
  • Lunar Eclipse
  • Lunar Phase
  • Solar System
Heliophysics Missions
  • DSCOVR
  • Parker Solar Probe
  • PUNCH
  • Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)
  • Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)
Related Missions
  • Hubble Space Telescope (Astro)
  • James Webb Space Telescope (Astro)
  • Landsat (Earth)
  • PACE (Earth)
  • Aqua (Earth)
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

This problem set and educator's guide from Space Math at NASA features 11 math problems where students, grades 6-8, use ratios and proportions to determine NASA image scales. Ideal for practicing foundational math with real heliophysics space data, educators can apply this resource to supplement solar system, lunar phase, and eclipse lessons. Students calculate scales using real space data from missions like SDO, Parker Solar Probe, and the Hubble Space Telescope.

Source: SpaceMath@NASA, Dr. Odenwald