Abstraction:
Shuttle astronauts and the EarthKAM program provide photos of our planet from the unique perspective of Earth orbit. They are an incredible resource that can enhance your student's studies of Earth and space science, geography, social studies, mathematics, and educational technologies.  This lithograph set contains an educators guide, student information and worksheets, and several Earth photos taken from the Space Shuttle. Available online at NASA Spacelink or from your NASA Educator Resource Center. Recommended level: Grades 3-12.

URL:
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products/Exploring.Earth.From.Space/

Organization:
TERC
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Contact:
EarthKAM Coordinator, Center for Earth and Space Science Education, TERC, 2067 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140; Phone: (617) 547-0430; Fax: (617) 349-3535; Email: EarthKAM_Coordinator@TERC.edu

Cost:
Free

Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Grades 5-8

Subject:
Remote Sensing
Geography
Mapping
Land Use
Global Environmental Change

Resource Type:
Lithograph
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
Teachers' Guide