Flying Formula: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge — NASA JPL lessonLesson 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 how much fuel the Cassini spacecraft consumed after years of orbiting Saturn. Materials Pi in the Sky: Flying Formula worksheet – download PDF Pi in the Sky answer key (fourth problem) – download PDF Background Cassini