Details
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Web Seminar Archive |
| Location: |
Online Archive |
| Date: |
Held on May 14, 2008 |
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Elementary School, Middle School, High School |
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Description
This Web Seminar was developed in collaboration with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Arizona State University’s (ASU) Mars Education Program. The event took place on May 14, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The presenter was Greg Mehall, Research Specialist at the Arizona State University. Mr. Mehall provided a “behind the scenes” look of what it takes to build complex robots, like the twin rovers that are still driving across the surface of Mars. He also provided an update regarding the Phoenix mission to Mars which is expected to land on Mars at the end of the month. 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 seminar can be used by new teachers of Earth/space science or by those who have not taught the topic in a long time. The presenters provide content update for understanding as well as examples of how to teach the material to students.
Additional Info
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Science Discipline:
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Earth's revolution
Earth's rotation
Moon
Sun
Volcanoes
Weathering
Atmosphere
Biosphere
Lithosphere
Gravity
Planets
Stars
Space exploration
Space technology
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| Intended User Role: | Elementary-Level Educator, High-School Educator, Informal Educator, Middle-Level Educator, New Teacher, Professional Development Provider, Teacher |
| Educational Issues: | Professional development, Teaching strategies |
Technical
| Resource Format: | audio/mp3, image/jpeg, video/quicktime |
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