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Space Math at NASA: Math Problems Related to Physics

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Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
Material Type
  • Math
  • Problem set
Math Skills
  • Ratios
  • Arithmetic
  • Equations
  • Percentages
  • Functions
  • Scientific Notation
  • Graphing
  • Measurement
  • Geometry
  • Logarithms
  • Algebra I
  • Calculus
  • Algebra II
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.1 – The Sun is really big…
  • Big Idea 1.3 – The Sun’s energy drives Earth’s climate…
  • Big Idea 2.2 – The Sun defines the space…
  • Big Idea 3.2 – Energy from the Sun is created in the core…
  • Big Idea 3.3 - Our Sun, like all stars, has a life cycle.
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • LS1 - Molecules to Organisms
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
  • PS2 - Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
  • PS3 - Energy
Heliophysics Topics
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Energy
  • Heliosphere
  • Interstellar Space
  • Light
  • Newton's Law of Gravity
  • Radiation
  • Stellar Evolution
  • Sun
Heliophysics Missions
  • ACE
  • DSCOVR
  • Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
  • Parker Solar Probe
  • Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)
Related Missions
  • Hubble Space Telescope (Astro)
  • James Webb Space Telescope (Astro)
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

This problem set from Space Math at NASA offers 59 math problems for students K-12+ applying physics to astronomical settings like gravity, black holes, and star temperatures. It is useful for integrating quantitative analysis into science units, allowing educators to apply these problems as supplementary exercises, homework assignments, or structured group activities in high school physics and astrophysics classes.

Credits: SpaceMath@NASA, Dr. Odenwald

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Space Math_Physics

Aug 28, 2026

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