Satellites in Our Everyday World

Description:
During this teacher workshop in March, 2002, thirteen sessions with extended labs will cover applications for satellite data, including meteorology, oceanography, forestry, fisheries, geology and natural/man-made hazards monitoring. Teachers will also learn image interpretation and how satellite data can be applied in the classroom. All sessions will be held at the University of North Carolina campus in Asheville, with joint sponsorship by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Organization:
University of North Carolina

URL:
http://noaasis.noaa.gov/2002

Contact:
Meeting Organizer, satinfo@nesdis.noaa.gov, Asheville, NC

Cost:
Small

Education Level:
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Biology
Geology
Meteorology
Natural Resources
Oceanography - Biological
Satellite Imagery
Satellites

Program type:
Teacher Training (In-service)

Date Added to teachearth.com:
10/23/01