A View from Above

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Descriptor: aeronautics biology earth sciences ecology forestry geography space exploration

Age range: 14 - 19

Resource type: lesson plan

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Project: Space Awareness

Author: Markus Nielbock

STEM strategy criteria: Assessment, Connections with industry, Connections with local communities, Connections with other schools and/or educational platforms, Connections with parents/guardians, Contextualization of STEM teaching, Continuous assessment, Curriculum implementation, Highly qualified professionals, Inclusive culture, Inquiry Based Science Education (IBSE), Personalised assessment, Professional development, Professionalisation of staff, School infrastructure, School leadership

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Students investigate how satellite images obtained at different wavelengths help to identify Earth's surface features like vegetation and open water areas by using a specially designed software package, LEO Works. Students inspect and analyse real satellite data to produce colour images and maps of spectral indices and learn how to interpret them and their uses.