Resource Materials for Science
Educators
The Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics Branch is committed
to quality scientific education for students of all ages and
levels. This page provides links for teachers, students and interested
parties to web materials that have been reviewed by scientists
in the branch. These links have been reviewed for general accuracy
and appropriateness to the subject, but do not carry the endorsement
of the branch, the Goddard Space Flight Center or NASA, unless
specifically stated on this page.
Lesson #1: The
Sky is Falling?
This activity is designed to serve as a way for students to interact
with the latest real-time ozone data on the web. The lesson will
access data from the TOMS webpage (Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer;
a satellite instrument used to measure ozone levels) to study
real-time local and global ozone amounts, and variations. Developed
by Matthew Binder (8th grade Earth Science) Centerville Middle
School,Hempfield School District, Landisville, PA.
Lesson #2: The Missing
Link
This lesson uses with the web to show students how a scientist
takes data from a TOMS instrument to see if it is reasonable.
Scientists use a variety of instruments in order to measure an
item of their interest. Validation of the data is almost as important
as the data itself. The student will investigate how "missing"
data is acquired. Developed by Matthew Binder (8th grade Earth
Science) Centerville Middle School,Hempfield School District,
Landisville, PA. Activity Sheets currently unavailable.
Lesson #3: Going in Circles
Satellites are very useful instruments in space. Although scientists
use satellites for a wide variety of studies in space, students
need to understand that they have many other uses, too. This
lesson will provide students with an idea of the number of satellites
in space and how they orbit, as well as the usefulness of satellites
and how a student will be able to observe them at night. Developed
by Matthew Binder (8th grade Earth Science) Centerville Middle
School,Hempfield School District, Landisville, PA.
Projects for
Independent Research
This activity outlines 5 projects for advanced students to learn
about atmospheric chemistry and dynamic properties. Developed
by Matthew Binder (8th grade Earth Science) Centerville Middle
School,Hempfield School District, Landisville, PA.
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