Scientists measure physical variables (usually light and sound) from outside of planets to infer other properties that allow them to construct more complete information and to compare the bodies of our solar system. (Courtesy NASA/Jim Klemaszewski, Arizona State University)
The 2008 Space Science Teachers Summit focused on a variety of topics, including the use of remote sensing to learn about planets, Comparative Planetology, and examining the origins and development of our Solar System.
Monday
- Terra Bagga Reflections (29 KB PDF)
- Remote Sensing: How We Know What We Know—Erik Richard (7.7 MB PDF)
- Introduction to Comparative Planetology—Fran Bagenal (3.2 MB PDF)
- Translating National Standards into State Standards—Erin Wood (733 KB PDF)
Tuesday
- Group 1 Reflections (29 KB PDF)
- Group 2 Reflections (33 KB PDF)
- Group 3 Reflections (33 KB PDF)
- Daily Reflection (33 KB PDF)
- Planetary Evolution Presentation (684 KB PDF)
- Planetary Evolution & SETI—Pamela Harman (1.2 MB PDF)
- Planetary Atmospheres: What Do They Tell Us?—Melissa Trainer (4.6 MB PDF)
Wednesday
- Group 1 Reflections (45 KB PDF)
- Group 2 Reflections (37 KB PDF)
- Group 3 Reflections (29 KB PDF)
- Group 4 Reflections (1.8 MB PDF)
- Wed. Morning Review from Observing Night (29 KB PDF)
- Origin of Life—Pamela Harman (139 KB PDF)
- Extreme Life in the Universe—Norman Pace (8 MB PDF)
Thursday
- Group 1 Reflections (29 KB PDF)
- Group 3 Reflections (37 KB PDF)
- NASA Education Resources—Emily CoBabe-Ammann (508 KB PDF)
- Bringing Authentic Data into the Class—Emily CoBabe-Ammann (1.8 MB PDF)
- Project SPECTRA!—Emily CoBabe-Ammann & Erin Wood (868 KB PDF)
