Mentoring and inquirY using NASA Mentoring and inquirY using NASA Data on Atmospheric and earth science Data on Atmospheric and earth science

for Teachers and Amateursfor Teachers and Amateurs

Susan MooreEducation Specialist

Dr. Lin H. ChambersProject Director

OutlineOutline

OverviewWhat is MY NASA DATA? What lessons are available?

Hands-on practiceImplement one lesson as a group Exploration

Project GoalsProject Goals

To extend NASA earth science data use to the K-12 and citizen scientist communities

To support NASA Earth Science goals in education and technology

To stimulate public interest in using NASA resources

DescriptionDescription

Web site for easy access to microsets of NASA earth science satellite data

Open source for lesson plans, computer tools and feedback

E-Mentor network to align educators and citizen scientist volunteers

WEB SITE:

http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov

ResourcesResources

NASA Langley Atmospheric Sciences Data Center– Data, systems and personnel

Support & outside participation:– ESIP Federation– DLESE– NSDL– GLOBE

HomeHomePagePage

Where Where do we do we get our get our data?data?

DataDataAccessAccessPagePage

MicrosetsMicrosets

Small portions of larger data sets

Focused on a particular location, parameter or time

Pre-cut or customized Associated lesson plan and tools

Educational ApplicationEducational Application

• Lesson Plans corresponding to microsets• Standards-based• Educator-reviewed

• Computer Tools• Visualization programs• Tutorials available

• Open Source• Teacher and citizen-scientist contribution of research ideas and lessons

Educational Application (cont’d)Educational Application (cont’d)

• E-Mentor Network• Classroom teachers benefit from expertise of scientists and experienced educators

• Questions can be scientific or pedagogical

• On-line registration• Live Access Server (LAS)

• Customize data output for student-analysis

• Allows for flexibility to meet curriculum

Lesson PlansLesson Plans

Use real NASA data microsets Designed specifically for K-12

Variety of science and math topics

Guidance available Corresponding science glossary

LessonLessonPlansPlansPagePage

LessonLessonPlansPlansPagePageCont’dCont’d

Computer ToolsComputer Tools

• Spreadsheets (e.g., Excel)• Visualization programs (e.g., IDL)

• Contributions welcome through open source capability

Open SourceOpen Source

• Lesson plans • Computer tools• Citizen scientist research• Science Fair ideas• Student research

Live AccessLive Access

customize a microset consider an associated lesson

submit on-line

Citizen Scientist AppealCitizen Scientist Appeal

In development phase…Separate section of the website under development

Analysis and visualization tools

Mentorship roleContribution of research and computer tools

National Teacher WorkshopsNational Teacher Workshops

• 2004--First workshop held at NASA LaRC (17 teachers from United States and Puerto Rico)

• 2005--Second workshop held at NASA LaRC (20 teachers from United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada)

• 2006--Workshop model changed to shorter workshops held throughout the year at various venues

• 2007--Discussion initiated on which workshop model to use (longer summer workshop vs shorter year-round workshop)

• 2008--TBA

Current StatusCurrent Status

Web site is active– Microsets, lessons and tools available– Visitor statistics are being recorded– Contributed lessons are being reviewed

Soliciting E-Mentors and ContributorsPopulating database as an on-going processWorkshop alumni serving as ambassadors

WEB SITE:

http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov

OutlineOutline

OverviewWhat is MY NASA DATA? What lessons are available?

Hands-on practiceImplement one lesson as a group Exploration

The A-Train of SatellitesThe A-Train of Satellites

Longitude AssignmentLongitude Assignment

Group AGroup A

-90 through -75-90 through -75

Longitude AssignmentLongitude Assignment

Group BGroup B

-50 through -35-50 through -35

Longitude AssignmentLongitude Assignment

Group CGroup C

35 through 5035 through 50

Longitude AssignmentLongitude Assignment

Group DGroup D

100 through 115100 through 115

Longitude AssignmentLongitude Assignment

Group EGroup E

126 through 141126 through 141

Longitude AssignmentLongitude Assignment

Group FGroup F

0 through 150 through 15

OutlineOutline

OverviewWhat is MY NASA DATA? What lessons are available?

Hands-on practiceImplement one lesson as a group Exploration