NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

(rebroadcast of live show)

Target: Grades 5-8

Length: 30 minutes

Internet: http://connect.larc.nasa.gov   →

 

In "Measurement, Ratios, and Graphing: Safety First," students will learn about NASA's Aviation Safety Program and how engineers are testing aircraft at extreme angles in wind tunnels to make sure they remain a safe form of transportation for all future air travelers. They will also learn about NASA FutureFlight Central, a virtual facility that simulates our nation's airports in real time, allowing air traffic controllers, pilots and airport personnel to interact with each other and test new technologies. Students will observe NASA engineers using mathematics to predict airplane behavior and to analyze data. By conducting hands-on and web activities, students will make connections between NASA research and the mathematics, science and technology they learn in their classrooms.

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