pythagorean theorem: exploring space through math lunar rover

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May 8, 2013

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern time

Pythagorean Theorem: Exploring

Space Through Math—Lunar Rover

Presented by: Jordan Snyder

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Introducing today’s presenter…

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Jordan Snyder NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Greenbelt, MD

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Where did they land?

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Apollo landing sites

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Lunar Discussion

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HERE’S HOW!

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Minimal Distance Problem

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Possible Solutions

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Data and Calculations:

Minimal Distance

Which point gives us the shortest trip?

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Data and Calculations: Minimal Time Which point will give us the fastest trip?

Speed without sample: 8.90 km/hr Speed with sample: 5.50 km/hr

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Jordan Snyder NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Greenbelt, MD

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