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Web Seminar Archive |
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Online Archive |
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Held on May 13, 2009 |
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Description
Dr. Jim Pawelczyk, Associate Professor of Physiology, Kinesiology and Medicine at Pennsylvania State University has had extensive experience as an astronaut and researcher on the effects of microgravity on the human body. Missions to Mars would require humans to travel well beyond the current record of 15 months by a Russian astronaut, and doubling that length to nearly 30 months. Factors such as the environment, bone repair and growth, radiation, psychological stamina, and other influences play a critical role towards achieving this goal. Data from previous missions such as the International Space Station and Skylab have helped in determining how to address these challenges, but Pawelczyk points out the need to inspire today’s students to realize the solutions and possibilities of such travel since they will be our astronauts, engineers, and scientists of tomorrow. For more information about this web seminar, its presenter(s), read what participants said about it, and to see and download its PowerPoint slides go here.
Ideas For Use
This web seminar can be used by new teachers of life science and space science or by those who have not taught human physiology and space exploration. The presenter also provides resources in the NSDL collection that relate to the topic.
Additional Info
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Science Discipline:
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Atmosphere
Planets
Membrane transport
Biomes
Cardiovascular system
Excretory system
Nervous system
Respiratory system
Space technology
Space exploration
Health technology
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| Intended User Role: | Informal Educator, Middle-Level Educator, New Teacher, Professional Development Provider, Teacher |
| Educational Issues: | Informal education, Instructional materials, Professional development, Teacher content knowledge, Teacher preparation |
Technical
| Resource Format: | application/x-shockwave-flash, audio/mp3, video/quicktime |
National Standards Correlation
This resource has 1 correlations with the National Standards.
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- Process Standards for Professional Development
- Research-Based
- Address teachers' needs as learners and build on their current knowledge of science content, teaching, and learning. (NSES)
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