Format
the different type of satellites used in space will be discussed
we will look at what satellites are used for and how they can help us on Earth.
There will be a q&a session at the end of the program.
Objectives
1. Engage in a discussion about the different types of satellites and their functions.
2. Explore the different types of orbits and orbital patters/speeds of satellites through a hands-on activity.
3. Compare the different types of systems and satellites NASA uses to study the earth.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
NS.5-8.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop--
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understandings about scientific inquiry
NS.5-8.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Properties and changes of properties in matter
Motions and forces
Transfer of energy
NS.5-8.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
Structure of the earth system
Earth's history
Earth in the solar system
NS.5-8.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Abilities of technological design
Understandings about science and technology
NS.5-8.7 HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE
Science as a human endeavor
Nature of science
History of science
NS.9-12.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understandings about scientific inquiry
NS.9-12.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Structure of atoms
Structure and properties of matter
Chemical reactions
Motions and forces
Conservation of energy and increase in disorder
Interactions of energy and matter
NS.9-12.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
Energy in the earth system
Geochemical cycles
Origin and evolution of the earth system
Origin and evolution of the universe
NS.9-12.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Abilities of technological design
Understandings about science and technology
NS.9-12.7 HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE
Science as a human endeavor
Nature of scientific knowledge
Historical perspectives