At this point in time, the challenge goes out for the professional groups with similar interests to collaborate and share their expertise in the achievement of their common goals. Nine current activities include routing the shortest trip across country, flying a herd of buffalo back to the Great Plains, determining the shortest runway needed to land a 747 and a helicopter simulation. The interactive math curriculum at a fourth grade level is being developed under a cooperative agreement between NASA and InfoUse. More activities will be added in the coming months for fourth and fifth graders.
Teachers can sign up to receive support, win prizes and log on with students.
Designed to follow the NCTM standards, PlaneMath is an adjunct to standard classroom curriculum. Related to the activities are role models in aviation who are often people with disabilities who talk about how mathematics is used in their jobs. Classroom activities and information for parents and teachers on the objectives of each lesson are also included. Use your e-mail to get more information and share ideas. We have a busy year ahead of us with the goals we have set for ourselves throughout the year.