K-4 M.A.T.H Project

K-4 Math & Astronomy Through Hands-On Project




Abstract
This project is developing, field-testing, and disseminating a package of inquiry-based classroom lessons that are specifically designed to integrate the K-4 national standards in mathematics (NCTM) and astronomy (NSES) using existing NASA science resources. Through a unique collaboration, the materials are being developed by a team of six master elementary teachers working with university researchers who have considerable experience in curriculum development. These materials will be disseminated widely using a triangulated approach of regional/national workshops for teachers by the teacher-writing team, the Internet, and professional journal publications most commonly read by in-service teachers.

A more in depth look at the project

The Standards 2000
 
 



NASA/MSU
AstroMath
Project
for Grades K-5

Title page, index,  and some background information for the project


Mathematics lessons for Grades K-2 (Draft Editions)
 

Identifying and Counting Craters (Number and Operations)
 

Changing Shadow Patterns (Algebra)
 

Building Space Shuttles (Geometry)
 

Comparing Planet Sizes (Measurement)
 

Space Survey and Falling Stars (Data Analysis and Probability)
 

How Many Stars? (Problem Solving)
 

Things in the Sky (Reasoning and Proof)
 

Cosmic Coolers (Connections)
 

Mathematics lessons for Grades 3-5 (Draft Editions)
 

Voyage to Venus Mission: Identifying Appropriate Landing Sites (Algebra)
 

Gliding through the Galaxy using Transformations (Geometry)
 

Get an Angle on the Stars (Measurement)
 

Ursa Major Measures (Measurement)
 

Space Survey: Researching Space (Data Analysis and Probability)
 

Stellar Sampling (Problem Solving)
 

Cosmos Counting (Communication)
 

Constellation Designer Wanted! (Connections)
 
 


These materials were developed with the support from the NASA IDEAS Program
http://ideas.stsci.edu
by the
Montana State University - Conceptual Astronomy and Physics Education Research Team
Bozeman, Montana  59717-3840, email: tslater@solar.physics.montana.edu