Modules address events such as volcanoes, hurricanes, dinosaur extinction theories, deforestation, endangered species, and global change. Use of NASA remote sensing images is a feature of the site - with tutorials about how to analyze Landsat images with NIH Image. The activities introduce concepts basic to the understanding of remote sensing including understanding light and the introduction to the electromagnetic spectrum. The Adventure engages students in exploring concepts of remote sensing and biodiversity. After completing the Adventure, these concepts are reinforced back in the classroom with hands-on activities provided in the Teacher's Guide.
Activities enhance student's math, science, language arts, social studies, music and art.
You have many options in this program. Choose any or all of the suggested activities for your class. Many activities are for students to work independently and some are for group work. These topics are currently in review for ESE approval.