Programs

EXPLORE EARTH FROM SPACE!

When Richard Garriott was in space, he took photographs of the Earth, many of which replicated some of the photographs his father, astronaut Dr. Owen Garriott took 35 years ago on Skylab. Looking at astronaut photography over time, we can see changes that have happened on Earth over the last generation. We can use this information to see how humans have impacted different regions on the planet over time and to make predictions about what may occur in the future.

This project added student targets to Richard's list from Challenger Learning Centers. Students chose targets to illustrate how well we are taking care of our planet over the next generation.

Earth Science Student Forum

This project provided an opportunity for students to engage with Earth Science and the topic of planetary stewardship. Students acted as scientists, environmentalists, and global citizens through choosing targets for astronaut photography and exploring ideas to preserve our planetary systems and resources.

Shortly students will have access to the images, so teachers can do follow-up activities with a wealth of image resources.

Check out student's target selections at our Earth Science Student Forum.

Project Resources

http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov - NASA archive of Earth photography by the Astronauts
http://winearth.terc.edu/ - A simulated view out window of ISS (PC required)
http://earthkam.ucsd.edu/ - Earth images from student-controlled camera on ISS
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/ - Using images to learn about Earth
http://earth.google.com/ - A powerful tool for exploring Earth
http://www.richardinspace.com/ - Mr. Garriott's home page