Description:
Students browse the Internet to look up information on the history of a satellite they select from a list that is provided; organize the information; then make a presentation to the class on a satellite, and discuss the capability of the leading edge of technology for a given time. Students keep a research log, and hand in printouts of all information used. The lesson plan is designed to teach the students how to use the computer and the Internet to research, organize, and present information. The site includes Tips for Searching the Internet, a Research Log Form, suggestions for Presentation methods, and guidelines for assessment.

Organization:
The Exploratorium, Science Information Infrastructure (SII)

URL:
http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/satellite/sat.html

Contact:
Jim Spadaccini, Director of Interactive Media
The Exploratorium
3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) EXP-LORE
Email: jims@exploratorium.edu; http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/sii/

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 5-8

Subject:
Remote Sensing
Satellites

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00