2. Virginia Science SOL’s  3.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which current applications are used to reinforce science concepts.  4.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which current applications are used to reinforce science concepts.  5.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which current applications are used to reinforce science concepts.

3. Virginia English SOL’s  3.10 The student will write stories, letters, simple explanations, and short reports across all content areas. (Identify the intended audience and revise writing for specific vocabulary and information.)  4.7 The student will write effective narratives, poems and explanations.  5.8 The student will write for a variety of purposes: to describe, to inform, to entertain, and to explain.

4. Implementation of Web Quest  The web quest is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about NASA’s satellites and the process by which data is collected. It can be implemented as a class project, for individual students as a differential learning activity or for groups of students in a cooperative learning environment.  It is possible for the web quest to be implemented in a manor that provides students in the upper elementary grades with an opportunity to work with students in the lower elementary grades.  Coordinating activities and resources are provided that would further extend the learning experience.

5. Coordinating Resources  Satellite Explanations: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k- 4/stories/what-is-a-satellite-k4.html http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k- 4/stories/what-is-a-satellite-k4.html  How Satellites Work: http://octopus.gma.org/surfing/satellites/index.html http://octopus.gma.org/surfing/satellites/index.html  Catalog of Earth Satellite Orbits http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/OrbitsCatalog/ http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/OrbitsCatalog/

6. Build a Satellite Activity  Using what they have learned about satellites students work to design and build a satellite of their own following the steps of the Engineering Design Process.  Choice and source of materials are up to the discretion of the teacher. Lego satellite kits can be purchased but other materials can be used as well.  The activity can be completed individually or within groups of students working together. Each student or team should detail the purpose and function of their satellite within the realm of their design.

7. Engineering Design Process

9. Your Task  Create a book that contains information about at least five of NASA’s satellites.  Provide details about how satellites help NASA collect information and make measurements.  Make sure to give examples of the types of measurements and information that NASA’s satellites collect.  Include graphics that provide visual illustrations of your content.  Include a glossary of important vocabulary words at the back of your book. Make sure all vocabulary words appear in bold letters within the content of your book.

10. Resources  Elementary Students Landing Page : https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/elementary-students/ https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/elementary-students/  Satellite Explanations: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/what-is-a- satellite-k4.html http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/what-is-a- satellite-k4.html  How Satellites Work: http://octopus.gma.org/surfing/satellites/index.html http://octopus.gma.org/surfing/satellites/index.html  Catalog of Earth Satellite Orbits http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/OrbitsCatalog/ http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/OrbitsCatalog/  Data Sources Link : https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/data-sources-2/ https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/data-sources-2/  NASA Featured Images and Graphics : http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/index.html http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/index.html  Live Access Server (LAS) Link : http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/live-access-server/

11. Content Questions ①Name and describe at least 5 NASA Satellites. ②What types of information (data) are each of the different satellites collecting or measuring? ③How do satellites collect information (data) and measurements? ④What do satellites do with the information (data) once it has been collected and/or measured? ⑤Identify and define the vocabulary words that you think your audience (Pre-K to 2 nd grade) will need to be able to understand.

12. Evaluation ItemCriteriaPossible PointsEarned Points SatellitesAt least 5 described20 How?Detail how satellites collect information and measurements for NASA. 20 What?Describes what types of information and measurements satellites collect. 20 GraphicsIllustrations are given on each page. 20 VocabularyVocabulary in bold within the content and has a glossary at end. 20 Total Points:100

13. Taking it One Step Further So.... What happens to all of the information (data) that the satellites collect? Check out the Live Access Server on MY NASA DATA (LAS).