An introduction to remote sensing
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A lesson plan for Grades 8–12 Earth/Environmental Science
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- Appropriate grades
- 8–12
- Subjects
- science (technology and innovation)
- Provider
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
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This Science NetLinks lesson combines several resources from NASA's Observatorium to teach about remote sensing. Although students will learn about the technology involved in remote sensing as part of the lesson, teachers should focus their attention on discussing how technology has assisted scientific investigation and how it has enhanced our natural abilities.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Grade 8
- Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of technological design.
- Objective 2.01: Explore evidence that "technology" has many definitions.
- Artifact or hardware.
- Methodology or technique.
- System of production.
- Social-technical system.
- Objective 2.02: Use information systems to:
- Identify scientific needs, human needs, or problems that are subject to technological solution.
- Locate resources to obtain and test ideas.
- Objective 2.03: Evaluate technological designs for:
- Application of scientific principles.
- Risks and benefits.
- Constraints of design.
- Consistent testing protocols.
- Objective 2.01: Explore evidence that "technology" has many definitions.
- Goal 5: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of evidence of evolution in organisms and landforms.
- Objective 5.05: Use maps, ground truthing and remote sensing to make predictions regarding:
- Changes over time.
- Land use.
- Urban sprawl.
- Resource management.
- Objective 5.05: Use maps, ground truthing and remote sensing to make predictions regarding:
Grades 9–12 — Earth/Environmental Science
- Goal 1: The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry in the earth and environmental sciences.
- Objective 1.03: Evaluate the uses of satellite images and imaging techniques in the earth and environmental sciences.
- Goal 6: The learner will acquire an understanding of the earth in the solar system and its position in the universe.
- Objective 6.05: Evaluate astronomers' use of various technologies to extend their senses:
- Optical telescopes.
- Cameras.
- Radio telescopes.
- Spectroscope.
- Objective 6.05: Evaluate astronomers' use of various technologies to extend their senses:
