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Close-up of astronaut Scott Tingle on the International Space Station and the word "Orbits"

Audience

Educators

Grade Levels

Grades 9-12

Subject

Mathematics, Physical Science, Technology, Algebra, Geometry, Forces and Motion, Space Station

Type

Lesson Plans / Activities, Videos

Watch NASA astronaut Scott Tingle demonstrate the orbit of spacecraft such as the International Space Station! Can you solve for the distance the station travels in one orbit around the planet?

Classroom Connection: Orbits

Grade Level: 9-10

Time Required: 50 minutes

Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.B.3 Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters.