Workshop
FULL – Astrobiology and the Search for Life
When:
Saturday, February 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where:
Von Karman Auditorium, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CaliforniaTarget Audience:
Educators for grades 4-12Overview:
Update: Jan. 24, 2019 – This workshop is full. See below for online lessons and resources related to this workshop.Not long ago, the search for alien life was seen as science fiction. But in recent years, the field of astrobiology, which seeks to answer some of humanity's biggest questions – such as, "How did life form on Earth?" – has become a key component of NASA's exploration of the solar system and beyond. In this workshop, we will explore activities that bridge space and life science and discuss how NASA spacecraft search for signs of life in our solar system and beyond.
- This workshop is not available online; you must be physically present to participate.
- This workshop is limited to educators at U.S.-based institutions and organizations.
Questions? Call the Educator Resource Center at 818-393-5917.
Can't attend the workshop? Explore these standards-aligned lessons and resources online.
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Looking for Life
Using the fundamental criteria for life, students examine simulated extraterrestrial soil samples for signs of life.
Grades 4-8
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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Art and the Cosmic Connection
Students use art to describe and recognize the geology on planetary surfaces.
Grades 3-8
Time 1-2 hrs
This free workshop is offered through the NASA/JPL Educator Resource Center, which provides formal and informal educators with NASA resources and materials that support STEM learning. For more information, visit the Educator Resource Center page.