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- From: "NASA Education" <education@xxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 12:56:25 -0400
Phoenix Mars Landing Preview Webcast for Schools
On May 25, 2008, the NASA Phoenix spacecraft will arrive at Mars.
Phoenix will be the first vehicle intended to land on the surface of
Red Planet since the Mars Exploration Rovers "Spirit" and "Opportunity"
landed in January 2004.
Phoenix is a three-legged lander that will perform its "entry, descent
and landing" sequence and, if successful, will commence a three-month
surface science mission. Phoenix will dig down to an ice-rich layer
that scientists calculate lies within inches of the surface. The lander
will check samples of soil and ice for evidence about whether the site
was ever hospitable to life.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California will be conducting a
live webcast for schools on Thursday, May 22, at 9:00 a.m. PDT (12:00
p.m. EDT). This webcast will preview the events of the entry, descent
and landing, the path to Mars so far, and the science mission.
Appropriate for 4th- through 12th-grade classrooms, the program will
feature information and video clips for 30 minutes. Four selected
schools connected through the NASA Digital Learning Network will engage
in Q&A with JPL staff for an additional 20 minutes.
For information on how to view the webcast live, visit http://
dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/webcast/.
To learn more about the Phoenix mission, visit http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov
/missions/present/phoenix.html.
25th Anniversary Celebration of Dr. Sally Ride's First Spaceflight --
Earth Then, Earth Now: Our Changing Climate Educator Conference
The Earth Then, Earth Now: Our Changing Climate Educator Conference
will focus on understanding climate change and will celebrate the 25th
anniversary of Dr. Sally Ride's first space shuttle mission. How was
Earth's climate different 25 years ago? What changes are predicted over
the next 25 years?
Participants will investigate the basic science behind our
understanding of climate change. They will also learn about the global
impact of climate change on the atmosphere, ocean, continents and
ecosystems. The conference will draw upon the latest science to present
the story of our changing climate. Dr. Ride will give a keynote talk,
and leading climate scientists will give presentations. The conference
will also include hands-on activities, materials for the classroom, and
current ideas for facing our climate challenge and creating a healthier
planet. Participants will also learn about the wide-ranging career
opportunities in this expanding and dynamic field.
The conference is taking place on July 23-24, 2008, at the NOAA Science
Center in Silver Spring, Md. The registration fee of $60 covers
teaching materials and most meals.
For more information and to register for the conference online, visit
http://www.sallyridescience.com/conference.
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