Program seeks to help Kauai's students reach new heights in their classroom studies. Education Specialist Michelle Davis and Educator Resource Center Manager Michelle Rademacher of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif., will use hands-on activities to engage students and stimulate their interest in math, science and technology.
Students can learn about aerodynamics by making their own paper Pathfinders.
They also can learn about solar power and look at solar panels from the Pathfinder-Plus. The original Pathfinder in 1997 flew Earth science missions with infrared cameras to monitor environmental issues such as the reforestation of areas affected by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, the condition of the coral reef and condition of the coastal waters. This mission also could be used in teaching science lessons. The teacher workshops are set for Kapa'a Elementary School on Sept. 8 and 'Ele'ele Elementary School on Sept. 9. Presentations to school children are set for Sept. 11 and Sept. 14-17.