Heliophysics Resource Database
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Presentation | Grades 6-12+ | This presentation by Dr. Jared Espley explains how the Sun sends a stream of charged particles called the solar wind.
Presentation | Grades 6-12+ | Dr. Laura Peticolas explains how the Eclipse MegaMovie 2024 team drew upon data from volunteers along the path of the 2024 total eclipse to study the Sun.
Presentation | Grades 6-12+ | In this presentation to the Heliophysics Education Community, Drs. Marilia Samara and Robert Michell present on their research of flickering auroras.
Presentation | Grades 6-12+ | In this presentation Dr. Samuel Schonfeld of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) discusses recent modeling efforts and results in heliophysics.
Presentation | Grades 6-12+ | This presentation by Dr. Kevin Reardon of University of Colorado Boulder covers solar research programs at the National Solar Observatory (NSO), as well as educational outreach initiatives. Reardon described research with continuous global solar observations,…
These problem sets from Space Math at NASA are bundled by topic. Each problem set explores a variety of math topics at levels K-12+. Ideal for integrating space science into STEM curricula, educators can utilize these exercises for independent practice,…
These educator’s guides from Space Math at NASA are bundled by theme. Each guide contains educator background information and problem sets that explore a variety of math topics at levels K-12+. Ideal for integrating space science into STEM curricula, educators…
This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA features 75 math problems for students grades 6-12+ introducing astrobiology concepts like the Drake Equation, habitability, and extra-solar planets. It is useful for engaging students in cross-curricular biology and…
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…
This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA features 18 math problems exploring atmospheric aerosols using real data from the SAGE III instrument on the ISS. It is highly useful for integrating quantitative data analysis into environmental…
This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA utilizes NASA photographs for scaling activities and mathematical modeling of the Moon’s mass and interior structure. It is useful for applying mathematical proportions and modeling techniques in space science…
This math problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA for grades K-5 applies scientific notation to stellar properties, reinforcing core skills through real-world astronomy examples. Source/Credit: SpaceMath@NASA, Dr. Odenwald.
This educational guide provides 10 math problems from Space Math at NASA exploring the lunar surface using scales and proportions, ideal for geometry lessons. For students K-5, educators can use these practical problems to help students apply geometric concepts to…
This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA offers real-world astronomy and space science math activities for students grades 6-8 to enhance middle school STEM curricula and physical science lessons. Teachers can integrate these challenges directly into…
This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA features 10 educational math problems for students grades 6-12+ focusing on Pluto and dwarf planets to celebrate the New Horizons flyby. It provides educators with a practical tool to…