A Landsat Detective Story: The Case of the Missing Groundwater

Description:
In this investigation, students interpret and analyze remote sensing images, and enrich their knowledge of the hydrologic cycle. In the course of it, they develop a working knowledge of graphics software. Hot links to download the software and images are provided, as well as links to background information on basic concepts involved.

This investigation is under development. To participate in pilot testing, go to the website for NASA Goddard Earth and Space Science Education Project (GESSEP): http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/experimental/July61999siteupdate/inv99Project.Site/invhome.html and click on "To Pilot Investigations."

Organization:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

URL:
http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/experimental/all98invProject.Site/Pages/trl/inv1-2.html

Contact:
Activity Principal Investigator: Ken Baxter
Email: kbaxter@mindspring.com

GESSEP Program Principal Investigator: Steve Gilligan
Email: charles1@mail.ameritel.net

GESSEP Program Co-Investigator: Vern Smith
Email: vern@aesp.nasa.okstate.edu

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Carbon Cycle
Population Growth
Remote Sensing
Water Cycle
Water Resources

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

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