LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP Electromagnetic Spectrum: Remote Sensing Ices on Mars Presented by: Rudo Kashiri February 21, 2013 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Eastern time 1
Introducing today s presenter Rudo Kashiri NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA 2
Electromagnetic Spectrum Remote Sensing Ices on Mars Rudo Kashiri NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist NASA Langley Research Center
Presentation Outline NASA Connection Mars Odyssey Spacecraft Featured Lessons Remote Sensing Ices on Mars Remote Sensing with Gamma Rays NASA Explorer Schools
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
What does the map tell us about Mars? B A
Mars and Earth Topographic Maps
NASA Mars Science Strategy Follow the Water W A T E R Life Climate Geology Prepare for Human Exploration When Where Form Amount
Remote Sensing Mars Odyssey Orbiter Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
NASA Spacecraft Data Suggest Water Flowing on Mars
Images from MRO
Direct Lander Measurements Phoenix Mars Lander
Thermal and Evolved Gas Analyzer (TEGA)
Mars Rover Family Mars Rover Family
Mars Exploration
Veins in Rocks on Mars and Earth
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2001 Mars Odyssey Spacecraft Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) Gamma Ray Spectrometer (GRS) Mars Radiation Environment Experiment (MARIE)
Neutron and Gamma Ray Production
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
Materials Lesson in Detail Computer with projector, or overhead with transparency Computers (extension) Optional 1 clear pitcher Liquid water and water ice 1 thermometer
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
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Background Information Ice properties Phase change Molecular structure Frost point temperature Sublimation
What do you think the white areas are?
Types of Light
Visible Light Images Northern Winter Northern Summer
What is the surface temperature of the ice cap during the winter?
Gamma Ray Data
Visible Light Data
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EXTENSION ACTIVITY Remote Sensing Ices on Mars
Types of Light
Neutron and Gamma Ray Production
How does the composition of soils compare?
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)
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Thank you for joining us today! Rudo Kashiri rudo.g.kashiri@nasa.gov http://explorerschools.nasa.gov
Thanks to today s presenter! Rudo Kashiri NASA Explorer Schools Education Specialist NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA 51
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