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Connecting Teachers and Students with Science Experts: NASA’s Expedition Earth
and Beyond ProgramP. V. Graff, W.L. Stefanov, K.J. Willis, S. Runco, T. McCollum, M. Baker,
M. Mailhot, C. F. Lindgren
ARESAstromaterials Research and Exploration Science
Inquiry-based student involvement program facilitated by ARES Education at NASA JSC
Provides a structure for students in grades 5-12+ to conduct authentic research about Earth and/or other planetary bodies
Provides an opportunity for student teams to put in data requests for new Crew Earth Observation images of Earth
Connects students with NASA JSC/ARES and other scientists
Provides professional development for educators
EXPEDITION EARTH AND BEYOND EXPEDITION EARTH AND BEYOND ProjectProject OverviewOverview
EEAB PROJECTEEAB PROJECT COMPONENTSCOMPONENTS
EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE Awareness of complex interaction between systems
Program designed to incorporate an Earth System Science approach to studying Earth.
Students can consider systems that exist and play a role in other planetary bodies.
Enables participation by educators teaching a wide range of courses.
~500 students (~20 teams) from TX, ME, OR, CT, PA, AZ, LA, IL
Elementary (grade 5), Middle School, High School
Will participate for ~6 weeks
Will conduct research using a variety of Standards-aligned, inquiry-based (5E Model) curriculum and resources:
Spheres of Earth Activity Blue Marble Matches Activity Student Scientist Guidebook EEAB Team Workspace Wiki
EXPEDITION EARTH & BEYONDEXPEDITION EARTH & BEYONDBeta-Testing
Objectives: Become familiar with the
different Earth systems
Become familiar with features visible in astronaut photos associated with each system
Understand remote sensing terminology associated with studying imagery from space
Gain an interest in a feature to possibly investigate
Images available at the Gateway to Astronautt Photography of Earth Website
http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov
Objectives: Learn about geologic
processes/features on Earth.
Identify specific geologic features in astronaut photos.
Create a list of criteria to identify geologic features.
Gain an interest in a geologic feature to possibly investigate.
BLUE MARBLE MATCHESEarth Feature Charts
Aeolian Fluvial Impact Volcanic (Wind) (Water)
BLUE MARBLE MATCHESPlanetary Feature Charts
THE PROCESS OF SCIENCEAll Science Begins with Observations that lead to a Question
Request New Data
http://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/ares/eeab/index.cfm
EXPEDITION EARTH & BEYOND WEBSITEEXPEDITION EARTH & BEYOND WEBSITE
Bringing science experts to the classroom (virtually) to help mentor students teams.
Helps add to the rigor, relevance, and motivation of student research.
Helps provide support to students and teachers.
EEAB TEAM WORKSPACE WIKI
In-person and virtual educator workshop sessions to help teachers learn techniques and strategies
Hands-on/virtual experience to model activities and build educator confidence
Workshops for in-service and pre-service educators
EXPEDITION EARTH AND BEYOND EXPEDITION EARTH AND BEYOND Educator WorkshopsEducator Workshops
Connecting Teachers and Students with Science Experts: NASA’s Expedition Earth
and Beyond ProgramP. V. Graff, W.L. Stefanov, K.J. Willis, S. Runco, T. McCollum, M. Baker,
M. Mailhot, C. F. Lindgren
For More Information [email protected]
ARESAstromaterials Research and Exploration Science