STEMonstrations: Area and Volume

STEMonstrations: Area and VolumeMath · Middle School Math · Grades 5–12Activity

NASA astronaut Megan McArthur and JAXA astronaut Aki Hoshide discuss how area and volume calculations help engineers design the modules that make up the International Space Station.

From NASA STEM Engagement · Public domain (US Gov) · original source

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