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Part 11: Rendezvous with Math
How is a space rendezvous like catching a football? The interdependence of mathematics and science is graphically revealed in this episode as math is applied in launching, orbiting, and landing spacedraft; a class of high school students help the crew of the space shuttle solve math problems before visiting the space station Mir. A new fleet of unmanned planes helps NASA examine our atmosphere in ways never before possible.Release
2000
Minutes
28
Grade Level
I-S
Format
DVD and VHS
How is a space rendezvous like catching a football? The interdependence of mathematics and science is graphically revealed in this episode as math is applied in launching, orbiting, and landing spacedraft; a class of high school students help the crew of the space shuttle solve math problems before visiting the space station Mir. A new fleet of unmanned planes helps NASA examine our atmosphere in ways never before possible.
This film is part of a series. The series title and other films in this series are listed below.
Liftoff To Learning: A Thirteen Part Series
- Part 1: Space Basics
- Part 10: Elelctrical Circuits In Space - The Electro-dynamics of the Tethered Satellites
- Part 11: Rendezvous with Math
- Part 12: Microgravity
- Part 13: A Pitch For Microgravity
- Part 2: Living And Newton in Space
- Part 3: Go For EVA!
- Part 4: All Systems Go
- Part 5: Assignment: Spacelab!
- Part 6: Atmosphere Below
- Part 7: Geography from Space
- Part 8: Voyage Of Endeavor
- Part 9: Forces And Motion - Dynamics of the Tethered Satellites
Pricing Details
Available Licenses
- University: $175
- Media Center: $175
- Individual School: $99
- Public Library: $110
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