Connecting Teachers and Students with Science Experts: NASA’s Expedition Earth and Beyond Program P. V. Graff, W.L. Stefanov, K.J. Willis, S. Runco, T. McCollum, M. Baker, M. Mailhot, C. F. Lindgren ARES Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science

 Inquiry-based student involvement program facilitated by ARES Education at NASA JSC  Provides a structure for students in grades to conduct authentic research about Earth and/or other planetary bodies  Provides an opportunity for student teams to put in data requests for new Crew Earth Observation images of Earth  Connects students with NASA JSC/ARES and other scientists  Provides professional development for educators EXPEDITION EARTH AND BEYOND Project Overview

EEAB PROJECT COMPONENTS

EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE Awareness of complex interaction between systems  Program designed to incorporate an Earth System Science approach to studying Earth.  Students can consider systems that exist and play a role in other planetary bodies.  Enables participation by educators teaching a wide range of courses.

 ~500 students (~20 teams) from TX, ME, OR, CT, PA, AZ, LA, IL  Elementary (grade 5), Middle School, High School  Will participate for ~6 weeks  Will conduct research using a variety of Standards-aligned, inquiry-based (5E Model) curriculum and resources:  Spheres of Earth Activity  Blue Marble Matches Activity  Student Scientist Guidebook  EEAB Team Workspace Wiki EXPEDITION EARTH & BEYOND EXPEDITION EARTH & BEYOND Beta-Testing

Objectives:  Become familiar with the different Earth systems  Become familiar with features visible in astronaut photos associated with each system  Understand remote sensing terminology associated with studying imagery from space  Gain an interest in a feature to possibly investigate

Images available at the Gateway to Astronautt Photography of Earth Website

Objectives:  Learn about geologic processes/features on Earth.  Identify specific geologic features in astronaut photos.  Create a list of criteria to identify geologic features.  Gain an interest in a geologic feature to possibly investigate.

BLUE MARBLE MATCHES Earth Feature Charts Aeolian Fluvial Impact Volcanic (Wind) (Water)

BLUE MARBLE MATCHES Planetary Feature Charts

THE PROCESS OF SCIENCE All Science Begins with Observations that lead to a Question Request New Data

EXPEDITION EARTH & BEYOND WEBSITE

 Bringing science experts to the classroom (virtually) to help mentor students teams.  Helps add to the rigor, relevance, and motivation of student research.  Helps provide support to students and teachers. EEAB TEAM WORKSPACE WIKI

 In-person and virtual educator workshop sessions to help teachers learn techniques and strategies  Hands-on/virtual experience to model activities and build educator confidence  Workshops for in-service and pre-service educators EXPEDITION EARTH AND BEYOND Educator Workshops

Connecting Teachers and Students with Science Experts: NASA’s Expedition Earth and Beyond Program P. V. Graff, W.L. Stefanov, K.J. Willis, S. Runco, T. McCollum, M. Baker, M. Mailhot, C. F. Lindgren For More Information Contact ARES Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science