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Connecting Teachers and Students with Science Experts: NASA’s Expedition Earth and Beyond Program P. V. Graff, W.L. Stefanov, K.J. Willis, S. Runco, T. McCollum, M. Baker, M. Mailhot, C. F. Lindgren. ARES. Astromaterials Research. and Exploration Science.

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  1. 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 ARES Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science

  2. EXPEDITION EARTH AND BEYOND ProjectOverview • 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: Getting students actively involved with NASA exploration, discovery, and the process of science.

  3. EEAB PROJECTCOMPONENTS

  4. 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.

  5. EXPEDITION EARTH & BEYONDBeta-Testing • ~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

  6. 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

  7. Images available at the Gateway to Astronautt Photography of Earth Website http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov

  8. 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.

  9. BLUE MARBLE MATCHES Earth Feature Charts Aeolian Fluvial Impact Volcanic (Wind) (Water)

  10. BLUE MARBLE MATCHES Planetary Feature Charts

  11. THE PROCESS OF SCIENCE All Science Begins with Observations that lead to a Question Request New Data

  12. EXPEDITION EARTH & BEYOND WEBSITE http://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/ares/eeab/index.cfm

  13. EEAB TEAM WORKSPACE WIKI • 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.

  14. EXPEDITION EARTH AND BEYOND Educator Workshops • 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: Getting students actively involved with NASA exploration, discovery, and the process of science.

  15. 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 ARES Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science For More Information Contact paige.v.graff@nasa.gov

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