The document discusses using NASA and NIA resources to teach STEM concepts through real world applications like measuring moon craters. It provides examples of online tools to share resources and lessons on topics like crater formation, measuring craters, and calculating crater probability. A supplemental moon math guide is described that has students approximate crater sizes, compare to classroom models, and observe how impact factors affect craters.

1. Sharon Bowers National Institute of Aerospace

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11. 5E Model of Learning E – Engage E – Explore E – Explain E – Extend E – Evaluate

13. What do you know about the moon?

14. Graphical Dictionaries

15. How big is the moon?

16. How far away is the moon?

17. How far?

18. How are craters formed? How do you think lunar craters are formed?

26. Exploring the Moon

27. Moon Math Supplemental Guide Students will: 1) approximate the area and volume of a classroom-made crater, 2) calculate and compare the scale of lunar craters to classroom craters, and 3) observe how the size, mass, and angle of impact of a projectile affect the area and volume of a crater. Moon Math: Craters!

28. http://spacemath.gsfc.nasa.gov/

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33. Where’s the STEM? Science – the study of the physical world; driven by a questio n Technology – the application of scientific and engineering knowledge to achieve a practical result . Engineering – the creation of the designed world; driven by societal need Mathematics – bridges science and engineering Innovation – Creation of something new

34. LCROSS Mission Mathematics – Science – Gravity, Laws of Motion, Moon, Chemistry Technology – Innovation – Mathematicians Scientists & Engineers Engineers, Technicians & Scientists Engineers & many other professions & skills Carried out by : Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus Un-crewed missions for lunar exploration Rockets, Satellites, Cameras, Computers, Communications

35. This lesson Mathematics – Science – Moon properties, gravity Technology – Innovation – Mathematicians Scientists & Engineers Engineers, Technicians & Scientists Engineers & many other professions & skills Carried out by : Scale, area, measurement Impactor launcher LCROSS

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37. The Milky Way . . . how big is big? If our entire solar system could be shrunk down to the size of a quarter, the Milky Way Galaxy, which is approximately 10,000 light- years in width, would be the width of the continental United States!