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…
Introducing today’s presenters
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Jordan Snyder NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, MD
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NASA EXPLORER SCHOOLS
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Presented by: Jordan Snyder
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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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Introducing today’s presenters
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Jordan Snyder NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, MD
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