Audience
Educators
Grade Levels
Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Subject
Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Problem Solving
Type
Lesson Plans / Activities, Websites
Exploring Space Through Math applies geometric and algebraic principles to optimize the lunar rover’s path on a mission. Students apply the distance formula and the Pythagorean theorem to determine the minimal path and minimal time for the lunar rover to perform tasks on the surface of the moon.
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