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Frozen Formula: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge — NASA JPL lessonMath · Elementary Math · Grades 5–6Lesson plan

The "Pi in the Sky" math challenge gives students a chance to take part in recent discoveries and upcoming celestial events, all while using math and pi just like NASA scientists and engineers. In this problem from the set , students use the mathematical constant pi to calculate the volume of the alien ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa. Materials Pi in the Sky 2: Frozen Formula worksheet – download PDF Pi in the Sky 2 answer key (third problem) – download PDF Background Beneath the icy surface of

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