1. GPM: Global Precipitation Measurement Mission Developed by the GPM Education and Public Outreach team NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

2. ENGAGE

3. EXPLORE: GPM Background

4. EXPLORE: Label the Satellite

5. EXPLORE: Satellite with Labels High gain data-relay antenna Star-field finder Control system Solar panel Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) KuPR Ku-band (13.6 GHz) KaPR Ka-band (35.5 GHz) Solar panel

6. EXPLORE: Matching Match the part of the satellite with its function. Function Word Bank: Power type of precipitation Navigation 3-D information about particles Communication 1.The high gain data-relay antenna is for 2.The star-field finder is for 3.The solar panels are for 4.The GPM Microwave Imager (GMI) tells us the 5.The Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) gives us

7. EXPLORE: Matching Answers Matching Answers: 1.High gain data-relay antenna - communication 2.Star-field finder - navigation 3.Solar panels - power 4.GPM Microwave Imager (GMI) – type of precipitation 5.Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) – 3-D information about particles

8. EXPLORE: Make an edible model Use the food items provided to create your own edible model of GPM. Try to include all of the parts on the diagram you labeled. Communication: High gain data-relay antenna Power Supply: Solar panels Navigation: Star-field finder Control system Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) KuPR Ku-band (13.6 GHz) KaPR Ka-band (35.5 GHz)

9. EVALUATE Write a letter about GPM to a 4 th grade student. Be sure to include: What is GPM? What will it be used for? Why is it important? What are some parts of the satellite?

10. Video- “GPM Launch Animation”