Summary

Abstract: PUMAS -- is a collection of brief examples showing how math and science topics taught in K-12 classes can be used in interesting settings, including every day life. The examples are written primarily by scientists, engineers, and other content experts having practical experience with the material. They are aimed mainly at classroom teachers, and are available to all interested parties via the PUMAS web site. Our goal is to capture, for the benefit of pre-college education, the flavor of the vast experience that working scientists have with interesting and practical uses of math and science. [Summary provided by NASA.]

Service Citation

Originators: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA Title: PUMAS (Practical Uses of Math and Science) Provider: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA URL: https://pumas.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Service Keywords

EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >BACKGROUND INFORMATION   [Definition]

EDUCATION/OUTREACH >INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS >WEB-BASED   [Definition]

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE >ALTITUDE >BAROMETRIC ALTITUDE   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ALTITUDE >GEOPOTENTIAL HEIGHT   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ALTITUDE >STRATOPAUSE   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ALTITUDE >TROPOPAUSE   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE >AIR TEMPERATURE   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE >SURFACE AIR TEMPERATURE   [Definition]

CRYOSPHERE >SEA ICE >ICE DEPTH/THICKNESS   [Definition]

CRYOSPHERE >SEA ICE >ICE EXTENT   [Definition]

CRYOSPHERE >SEA ICE >ICE FLOES   [Definition]

CRYOSPHERE >SNOW/ICE >SNOW MELT   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SNOW/ICE >SNOW MELT   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >FLOODS   [Definition]

OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES >SEA LEVEL RISE   [Definition]

CRYOSPHERE >GLACIERS/ICE SHEETS >ICEBERGS   [Definition]

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE ENVIRONMENT GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION INLAND WATERS OCEANS

Quality

Each example is peer-reviewed by at least one scientist with a relevant background, and at least one teacher at an appropriate grade level.

Keywords

activity programs

classroom activities

teaching aids

Service Provider

Practical Uses of Math And Science, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA Service Provider Personnel Name: RALPH KAHN Email: ralph.kahn at jpl.nasa.gov Contact Address: MS 169-237 Jet Propulsion Laboratory 4800 Oak Grove Drive United States City: Pasadena Province or State: CA Postal Code: 91109 Country: USA

Distribution Media

Distribution_Media: Electronic Distribution_Format: HTML

Personnel

RALPH KAHN Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT Email: ralph.kahn at jpl.nasa.gov Contact Address: MS 169-237 Jet Propulsion Laboratory 4800 Oak Grove Drive United States City: Pasadena Province or State: CA Postal Code: 91109 Country: USA

TYLER B. STEVENS Role: SERF AUTHOR Phone: (301) 614-6898 Fax: 301-614-5268 Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov Contact Address: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Global Change Master Directory City: Greenbelt Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20771 Country: USA

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2000-03-06 SERF Last Revision Date: 2011-08-19