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1 LIVE INTERACTIVE YOUR DESKTOP Electromagnetic Spectrum: Remote Sensing Ices on Mars Presented by: Rudo Kashiri February 21, :30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Eastern time 1

2 Introducing today s presenter Rudo Kashiri NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA 2

3 Electromagnetic Spectrum Remote Sensing Ices on Mars Rudo Kashiri NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist NASA Langley Research Center

5 Presentation Outline NASA Connection Mars Odyssey Spacecraft Featured Lessons Remote Sensing Ices on Mars Remote Sensing with Gamma Rays NASA Explorer Schools

6 Buried Water Ice on Mars Grade level 6 10 Physical and Earth science National Science Standards Structure and properties of matter Interaction of energy and matter (Next Generation of Science Standards DRAFT) Use real data from Mars

7 What does the map tell us about Mars? B A

8 Mars and Earth Topographic Maps

9 NASA Mars Science Strategy Follow the Water W A T E R Life Climate Geology Prepare for Human Exploration When Where Form Amount

10 Remote Sensing Mars Odyssey Orbiter Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

11 NASA Spacecraft Data Suggest Water Flowing on Mars

12 Images from MRO

13 Direct Lander Measurements Phoenix Mars Lander

14 Thermal and Evolved Gas Analyzer (TEGA)

15 Mars Rover Family Mars Rover Family

16 Mars Exploration

17 Veins in Rocks on Mars and Earth

19 Let s Pause for Questions.

20 2001 Mars Odyssey Spacecraft Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) Gamma Ray Spectrometer (GRS) Mars Radiation Environment Experiment (MARIE)

21 Neutron and Gamma Ray Production

23 What will students learn? Students will compare maps of Mars showing different types of data to characterize the types of ice at the polar regions of Mars during different seasons. Type of Data Visible albedo Surface temperature Elemental composition

24 Materials Lesson in Detail Computer with projector, or overhead with transparency Computers (extension) Optional 1 clear pitcher Liquid water and water ice 1 thermometer

25 Why is solid water more likely to be found on the surface of Mars than liquid water? A. Temperature is too cold B. Air pressure is too low C. Both A and B

26 Let s Pause for Questions.

27 Background Information Ice properties Phase change Molecular structure Frost point temperature Sublimation

28 What do you think the white areas are?

29 Types of Light

30 Visible Light Images Northern Winter Northern Summer

31 What is the surface temperature of the ice cap during the winter?

32 Gamma Ray Data

33 Visible Light Data

35 Let s Pause for Questions.

36 EXTENSION ACTIVITY Remote Sensing Ices on Mars

37 Types of Light

38 Neutron and Gamma Ray Production

42 How does the composition of soils compare?

46 Buried Water Ice on Mars LESSONS: Remote Sensing Ices on Mars (8 10) Why Follow the Water (6 10) Dirty Ice or Icy Dirt (6 10) Mars Exploration Debate (6 10) Dirty Ice Snowcones (6 10) Mars Image Analysis Extension Activity (6 10)

47 Let s Pause for Questions.

49 Video Collection

50 Thank you for joining us today! Rudo Kashiri

51 Thanks to today s presenter! Rudo Kashiri NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA 51

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52 Thank you to the sponsor of tonight s web seminar: 52 This web seminar contains information about programs, products, and services offered by third parties, as well as links to third-party websites. The presence of a listing or such information does not constitute an endorsement by NSTA of a particular company or organization, or its programs, products, or services.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum: Remote Sensing Ices on Mars

LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP Electromagnetic Spectrum: Remote Sensing Ices on Mars Presented by: Rudo Kashiri October 4, 2012 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Eastern time 1 Introducing today s presenter