Workshop
Educator Workshop (In Person) – Earth Science
When:
Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Where:
Von Karman Auditorium, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CaliforniaTarget Audience:
Teachers for grades 4-12Overview:
This in-person workshop at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, will highlight several of the new and upcoming Earth science missions studying our planet from above. During the workshop, we will explore several activities aligned with Next Generation Science Standards to demonstrate how NASA is monitoring our planet's health with orbiting space satellites. We'll also be joined by special guest speaker, Peter Falcon, who will describe how your students can become citizen scientists through the GLOBE program.
Educators can register by filling out the form below:
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.
Can't attend the workshop? Explore these standards-aligned lessons and resources online.
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Educator Resources
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LessonWhat's Causing Sea Level Rise? Land Ice Vs. Sea Ice
Students learn the difference between land ice and sea ice and make a model to see how the melting of each impacts global sea level.
Subject Science
Grades 2-8
Time 30-60 minutes
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LessonWater Filtration Challenge
Students work in teams employing an iterative design process to design and build a water filtration device using commonly available materials.
Subject Engineering
Grades 5-12
Time 30-60 minutes
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ResourceGLOBE Program
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is an international science and education program that provides students with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process.
Subject Science
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