Solar System Exploration: Deep Impact Legacy Site: Discovery Zone: Mission Challenge: Field of View

Solar System Exploration

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Deep Impact Legacy Site

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Mission Challenge

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Field of View

Field of View

Mission Results

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CHALLENGE #3: FIELD OF VIEW

SPECIFIC STANDARDS ADDRESSED IN DEEP IMPACT MISSION CHALLENGE from Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM)

Algebra
Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols

Grades 6-8 - Use symbolic algebra to represent situations and to solve problems, especially those that involve linear relationships
Grades 9-12 - Use symbolic algebra to represent and explain mathematical relationships

Geometry
Analyze characteristics and properties of two-and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships

Grades 9-12 - Use trigonometric relationships to determine lengths and angle measures

Measurement
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements

Grades 6-8 - Solve simple problems involving rates and derived measurements for such attributes as velocity and density

NASA Official: Kristen Erickson

Advisory: Dr. James Green, Director of Planetary Science

Outreach Manager: Alice Wessen

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