SunEarth Connection Education Forum

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Key Understandings

• We wish to ensure that participants learn more
  about ancient sites and develop the following
  series of key understandings
• The Sun is a dynamic, magnetic star that impacts
  the Earth and other planets in our solar system
• Understanding the mysteries of the Sun has been a
  primary motivator for Sun watchers over time
• Human beings use technology (past, present, and
  future) to understand the Sun and the Universe
  beyond
• Light has always provided a means of
  investigating the Universe.
• Human beings from diverse cultures have viewed
  the Sun as the source of life
• Stewardship of these sacred sites is our
  collective responsibility

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National and Local Happenings

• Sun-Earth Day traditionally falls on the Spring
  Equinox which happens this year on March 20!
  However, many Sun-Earth Day events occur
  throughout the year.

• You can visit the following pages for the latest
  information on National and Local Sun-Earth Day
  events
• National http//sunearthday.nasa.gov/2005/events/
  events.htm
• Local http//sunearthday.nasa.gov/2005/happening
  /index.htm

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Event Dates and Times

• December 21, 2004 Winter Solstice (Tuesday)
• Webcast Chaco Canyon Live_at_ The Exploratorium
• View the Archived Webcast at
• http//www.exploratorium.edu/chaco/HTML/webcast.ht
  ml
• March 17, 2005
• NASA Connect Show for Formal Educators
• Available on NASA TV and PBS Stations
• 1100 1130 am ET
• For detailed information, visit
• http//connect.larc.nasa.gov/episodes.html
• March 20, 2005 Spring Equinox (Sunday)
• Live Webcast from Chichen Itza
• 500 545 pm ET (English)
• 545 600 pm ET (Bilingual, observe
  light/shadow effect)
• 600 645 pm ET (Spanish)
• Access the webcast at
• http//www.exploratorium.edu/ancientobs/chichen

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NASA Connect Presents
Title Ancient Observatories Timeless
KnowledgeStarts Airing Thursday, March 17,
2005, 1100 1130 a.m. ETNASA LIVE Event
Friday, April 22, 2005
With the use of technology (ancient, modern, and
future), NASA scientists and astronomers will
investigate how ancient civilizations worked to
unlock the secrets of the Sun. Through the power
of geometry, learn how light was used to provide
a means of investigating the universe. Mathematic
s Concepts Geometry Science Concepts Space
Science, History and Nature of Science NASA
Research Sun-Earth Connection
Education Pre-Activity Sun-Earth Day 2005 A
Special Day In Your Classroom
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NASA Connect Presents
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
On September 21, 2004, thousands of Native
peoples from across the Western Hemisphere
participated the grand opening of the museum an
historic celebration of cultural pride and
connection that was unlike any other Native
gathering in our history.
260,000 square feet
The NASA Connect show on March 17th, 2005,
Ancient Observatories Timeless Knowledge
includes filming from the museum! See
http//connect.larc.nasa.gov/episodes.html
http//www.nmai.si.edu
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Webcast Chichén Itzá

• March 20, 2005 Spring Equinox (Sunday)
• Live Webcast from Chichén Itzá
• 500 545 pm ET (English Informal Education
  Program)
• 545 600 pm ET (Bilingual, observe
  light/shadow effect)
• 600 645 pm ET (Spanish Informal Education
  Program)
• Access webcast at http//www.exploratorium.edu/anc
  ientobs/chichen

• Program Highlights
• Live views of light/shadow slithering snake
  effect on El Castillo Pyramid an effect that
  takes 40 minutes
• Demonstrations of equinox/solstice sunrise-sunset
  with El Castillo model
• Overview of the Chichén Itzá Archeological Park
• Discussion of other Maya archeological sites with
  solar alignments
• Discussion of Maya culture and astronomical
  achievements
• Linkages to NASA Sun-Earth Connection science
• Pre-Hispanic and other traditional dancers
• Views of the publics excitement and celebration
  of the Equinox at this unique site

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Webcast Chichén Itzá

• Webcast Access Modes
• Internet URL for the public (260K bandwidth
  stream)
• Private URL for museums and other institutional
  partners (512K bandwidth stream)
• Satellite video broadcast quality
• Internet-2

For detailed information visit http//www.explora
torium.edu/ancientobs/chichen/ or http//sunearthd
ay.nasa.gov
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Website Features
Image Gallery Includes images related to
Technology Through Time. Registration
Scientists, Educators, Museums and Amateur
Astronomers Ask an Expert This years site will
contain our traditional Ask the Scientist plus
our new Ask the Educator! Multimedia
Center Features all Sun-Earth Day multimedia
related materials for one-stop shopping.
Technology Through Time This section features
ancient and current solar sites, locations,
observatories and satellites Webcasts and
Broadcasts Visit this section for information on
3 upcoming webcasts! Native American
Connections Features Native American connections
to NASA science essays, articles, biographies
http//sunearthday.nasa.gov
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Sun-Earth Day Packets
While supplies last, register to receive your
free Sun-Earth Day Packet! Additional packets
for your classroom, science center, or museum,
are available for 6.00 each through NASA CORE.
To register and/or to view the contents of this
years packet, visit us at http//sunearthday.na
sa.gov/2005/multimedia/kit.htm
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Website Features
Enjoy a comprehensive website featuring Chaco
Canyon, Native Astronomy, and NASA Sun-Earth
Connection Science http//traditionsofthesun.or
g or Visit the Multimedia Center in the
Sun-Earth Day Website http//sunearthday.nasa.
gov
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Contact Information

• Formal Education Elaine Lewis
• [phone] lewis_at_mail630.gsfc.nasa.gov
• Informal Education Jackie Wong
• [phone] jackiew_at_ssl.berkeley.edu
• Website and General Program Issues Troy Cline
• [phone] cline_at_mail630.gsfc.nasa.gov

Webcast URL http//www.exploratorium.edu/ancient
obs/chichen/ Sun-Earth Day URL
http//sunearthday.nasa.gov
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Live Webcast from Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
Sunday March 20th, 500 645
pm ET (English, then Spanish)
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• Webcast Access Modes
• Internet URL for the public (260K bandwidth
  stream)
• Private URL for museums and other institutional
  partners (512K bandwidth stream)
• Satellite video broadcast quality
• Internet-2
• Access webpage for more information
• http//www.exploratorium.edu/ancientobs/chichen/

To be Featured on Webcast! Magnificent El
Castillo
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To be Featured on Webcast! Dzibilchaltun Maya
Site Equinox Alignment with Temple of the
Seven Dolls at Sunrise
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Website Features! Image Gallery Fajada
Butte, Chaco Canyon
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Website Features! Image Gallery Summer
Solstice at Casa Rinconada, Chaco Canyon
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Website Features! Image Gallery Tewa Dancers of
the North Celebrating the Summer Solstice at
Chaco Canyon in June 2004
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Website Features! Image Gallery Hovenweep
Castle, Hovenweep Natl Monument
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Website Features! Image Gallery Hovenweep
Castle, Hovenweep Natl Monument
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Website Features! Image Gallery Hovenweep
Castle, Hovenweep Natl Monument
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Website Features! Image Gallery Holly House
Sun-Dagger Summer Solstice, Hovenweep
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A Collection of Inquiry-based Learning Modules

• ( Modifiable HTML Templates )

http//son.nasa.gov

• Each Module Provides
• Guided Inquiry into NASA Science
• Step-by-step guides to live and archived NASA
  data
• Teacher and student editions
• A context by which NASA Missions can tell their
  interrelated stories.

http//son.nasa.gov

• Each Module Begins With
• An essential question
• Connections to National Standards
• Supporting questions
• Up to three methods of observation
• Identified resources and activities

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Access Live Solar Data and Space Weather
Simulations with the Sun-Earth Viewer
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http//sunearthday.nasa.gov