Example Resources

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NASA Resources

NASA PACE: This is a valuable resource for this challenge because it is the mission website and the official site to get all PACE related information. This should be a starting point for the challenge, and a good place to gather basic and in-depth information about PACE as well as explore resources detailing accessing and using PACE data.

NASA PACE: Access PACE Data: This website holds data collected from PACE; it is a great place for challenge members to get familiar with the types of data that is being collected and how it can be used in various ways. The links included on this site range in age and experience level, and include options for accessing data.

NASA PACE: Get Ready to Work with PACE Data: This website goes hand in hand with the accessing PACE data website and can be helpful when beginning to work with the data. There are options for complexity of data access, and there are some classroom resources to consider when creating your own resources.

Ocean Exploration Article: An example lesson plan about Ocean Exploration in association with NOAA. This website can be a good resource for challenge members who are unfamiliar with lesson plan structures and what information can be useful for facilitators to have and base their lesson upon. This lesson plan includes links to other websites, videos, and information that can be helpful when facilitating a lesson, and highlight areas and facts to emphasize. An important emphasis should also be on facilitating discussion and active participation amongst students.

Space to Learn: This website is full of NASA related resources to model classroom material after. It contains lots of examples about NASA missions and Earth Science, and links to worksheets, interactive games, lesson plans and more. An emphasis should be put on interactive lessons and this website has plenty of resources along that line.

NOAA Ocean Explorer: This website has educational resources such as education modules, multimedia exploration, lesson plans and more. This website can be used to structure material off of, and get inspired for different types of activities to bring into the classroom.

Drama Based Pedagogy: Teaching Strategies: This website holds classroom games and activities that make lessons more engaging and insightful, and challenge team members to incorporate activities along these lines. Incorporating physical movement (to and extent) can often make lessons more exciting and engaging, and these activities are not limited. There are activities for all age groups and mobility-able groups, and these activities should be considered when creating a lesson plan for all ages, and should be considered if the material is going places other than classrooms as well (conferences, board meetings, etc.). For additional resources you could conduct an internet search to gather relevant information that may be useful. Potential search keywords could include Drama Based Pedagogy.

Space Agency Partner Resources

European Space Agency (ESA)

Aerosol: Aerosol particles in the atmosphere have an important influence on the Earth's radiative balance by directly reflecting sunlight back into space, as well as absorbing some sunlight and converting it into heat. Aerosols also have an impact on climate by acting as cloud condensation nuclei, which alters cloud properties and their radiative effects. Aerosol particles at surface level impact human health, and are associated with disruption to transport (desert dust storms and volcanic eruptions) and can reduce the solar irradiance available for solar power plants.

EarthCARE: The objective of the EarthCARE mission is to make global observations of clouds, aerosols and radiation.

Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT): This page provides information about the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission. This mission, led by NASA and Frances' space agency (CNES) with contributions from the CSA and the UK Space Agency, provides new and detailed information on one of the most important resources we share – water. This information should help participants better understand the importance of surface water.

National Space Activities Commission of Argentina (CONAE)

Spectral Signature Catalogue: This page provides water, soil, and vegetation signatures. To access this resource, register here.

2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge

PACE in the Classroom