Date
The NISE Network runs a series of free online workshops to increase the number of professional development opportunities available to our partners, and create more channels for partners to share their work and learn from each other directly.
The Science Behind the 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space Toolkit - Looking Beyond the Solar System
Tuesday, March 13, 2018; 2 - 3pm Eastern / 11am - 12pm Pacific
This online presentation and discussion will cover the science behind three of the 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkit activities - Pack a Space Telescope, Exoplanet Transits, and Objects in Motion. After a brief overview of each activity and its resources, our guest presenter, an astrophysicist and science educator, will facilitate a discussion of how NASA scientists use advanced space-based telescopes and the laws of physics to make discoveries about stars, exoplanets, and other astronomical objects beyond the solar system.
Presenters
Darrell Porcello, Ph.D., NISE Net Earth & Space, Co-I
Katherine Kornei, Ph.D, Astrophysicist and Science Educator
Jeannie.Colton, Program Coordinator, Arizona State University
Lindsay Bartolone, M.S., NISE Net Earth & Space Content Expert
Workshop Resources
- View recording of 3-13-2018 online workshop (Vimeo)
- Online workshop summary of resources (PDF)
- Online workshop presentation slides (PDF)
Other Resources
- Online Workshop: The Science Behind the 2018 Explore Science: Earth and Space Toolkit - Exploring Earth and the Solar System recording and resources
- Explore Science: Earth & Space 2018 and 2017 digital toolkits available online: http://nisenet.org/earthspacekit
- Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkit training videos (including content, activity, and misconceptions): https://vimeopro.com/nisenet/explore-science-earth-space
Activity Demos
- Exploring the Universe: Pack a Space Telescope activity: http://www.nisenet.org/catalog/exploring-universe-pack-space-telescope-2018
- Exploring the Universe: Exoplanet Transits activity: http://www.nisenet.org/catalog/exploring-universe-exoplanet-transits-2018
- Exploring the Universe: Objects in Motion activity: http://www.nisenet.org/catalog/exploring-universe-objects-motion-2018
- Stomp Rockets poster with atmosphere layers: http://www.nisenet.org/sites/default/files/exsci_space_rockets_poster.pdf
About the Project
- Learn more about the project: http://www.nisenet.org/space
- Explore Science: Earth & Space 2018 and 2017 digital toolkits available online: http://nisenet.org/earthspacekit
Acknowledgements
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under grant or cooperative agreement award number NNX16AC67A. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).