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Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons
Sciences, Social Studies/History
Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons
Sciences, Social Studies/History
Satellites are giving humans access to information with a whole new perspective and ease. Today Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has many uses from studying global warming trends, to the US Census, to law enforcement. While examining America's first satellite Explorer, investigate how satellites and Earth observation play a role in your every day life!
Program Format
1. This program begins live in front of a model of Explorer 1 and an actual Mercury Capsule.2. 6-8 grade students will participate in an activity that demonstrates how we communicate with Satellites. 9-12 grade students will discuss the layers of the atmosphere and participate in an activity that showcases the types of air and space craft that operate in each layer.3. We discuss the different types of satellite orbital patters and their purposes.4. Through video and images, students will experience how GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing benefit the study of earth and the role NASA plays in Earth Observation.5. Conclusion and Q and A.
Objectives
1. Engage in a discussion about the different types of satellites and their functions.2. Explore the different types of orbits and orbital patters/speeds of satellites through a hands-on activity.3. Compare the different types of systems and satellites NASA uses to study the earth.
National Standards to which this program aligns
NS.5-8.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop-- Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understandings about scientific inquiryNS.5-8.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE Properties and changes of properties in matter Motions and forces Transfer of energyNS.5-8.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Structure of the earth system Earth's history Earth in the solar systemNS.5-8.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Abilities of technological design Understandings about science and technologyNS.5-8.7 HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE Science as a human endeavor Nature of science History of scienceNS.9-12.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understandings about scientific inquiryNS.9-12.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE Structure of atoms Structure and properties of matter Chemical reactions Motions and forces Conservation of energy and increase in disorder Interactions of energy and matterNS.9-12.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Energy in the earth system Geochemical cyclesOrigin and evolution of the earth system Origin and evolution of the universe NS.9-12.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Abilities of technological design Understandings about science and technologyNS.9-12.7 HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE Science as a human endeavor Nature of scientific knowledge Historical perspectives
Program Length
Interactive Cost: $165.00Point to Point Cost: $165.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $165.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
48 hours notice is required for all cancellations.If a program is cancelled within 48 hours, a $10.00 charge will be applied.If a program is cancelled without warning or at the time of the connection, the full program fee plus a $10.00 charge will be applied.All fees are charged at the Distance Learning Coordinator's discretion, and special circumstances may be taken into consideration.
Program Format
1. This program begins live in front of a model of Explorer 1 and an actual Mercury Capsule.2. 6-8 grade students will participate in an activity that demonstrates how we communicate with Satellites. 9-12 grade students will discuss the layers of the atmosphere and participate in an activity that showcases the types of air and space craft that operate in each layer.3. We discuss the different types of satellite orbital patters and their purposes.4. Through video and images, students will experience how GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing benefit the study of earth and the role NASA plays in Earth Observation.5. Conclusion and Q and A.
Objectives
1. Engage in a discussion about the different types of satellites and their functions.2. Explore the different types of orbits and orbital patters/speeds of satellites through a hands-on activity.3. Compare the different types of systems and satellites NASA uses to study the earth.
National Standards to which this program aligns
NS.5-8.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop-- Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understandings about scientific inquiryNS.5-8.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE Properties and changes of properties in matter Motions and forces Transfer of energyNS.5-8.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Structure of the earth system Earth's history Earth in the solar systemNS.5-8.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Abilities of technological design Understandings about science and technologyNS.5-8.7 HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE Science as a human endeavor Nature of science History of scienceNS.9-12.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understandings about scientific inquiryNS.9-12.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE Structure of atoms Structure and properties of matter Chemical reactions Motions and forces Conservation of energy and increase in disorder Interactions of energy and matterNS.9-12.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Energy in the earth system Geochemical cyclesOrigin and evolution of the earth system Origin and evolution of the universe NS.9-12.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Abilities of technological design Understandings about science and technologyNS.9-12.7 HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE Science as a human endeavor Nature of scientific knowledge Historical perspectives
Program Length
Interactive Cost: $165.00Point to Point Cost: $165.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $165.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
48 hours notice is required for all cancellations.If a program is cancelled within 48 hours, a $10.00 charge will be applied.If a program is cancelled without warning or at the time of the connection, the full program fee plus a $10.00 charge will be applied.All fees are charged at the Distance Learning Coordinator's discretion, and special circumstances may be taken into consideration.
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