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Electromagnetic Spectrum: Remote Sensing Ices on Mars
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In this web seminar, educators learned how to use authentic mission data to investigate
the composition and distribution of ices at the high latitude regions of Mars. They
analyzed data collected by Mars spacecraft using three different portions of the
electromagnetic spectrum–visible light, infrared light, and gamma rays. The seminar
also included information about incorporating a unique student extension activity
into the classroom, where students access a free computer simulation illustrating
how gamma rays are used to determine the chemical composition of the Mars depending
upon the type of gamma ray photons and neutrons released from the planet.
Details
This web seminar is part of a series of electronic professional development experiences sponsored by the NASA Explorer Schools (NES) project. NASA Explorer Schools invests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educators to inspire and engage a whole generation of future scientists, engineers and technicians that NASA needs to continue our journey. NES gives educators of grades 4-12 free access to NASA’s people, missions, research, and facilities. We take the work out of searching through thousands of materials on the NASA website and provide a comprehensive set of teaching materials for dozens of STEM concepts. For additional information about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit
http://explorerschools.nasa.gov.
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NASA Explorer Schools Web Seminars are Scheduled
For more information contact webseminars@nsta.org
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Sponsored by NASA
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