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What can orbiting satellites tell us about Earth’s greatest resource?
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This session took place online on February 8th, 2012 and ran for about one hour. If you could not participate live, a recording is posted below for your enjoyment at any time.
Water flows connect land, air, and oceans, and are essential to all life. With data from orbiting satellites, we can measure differences in soil moisture, identify geological structures, and map flood zones. In this session, we’ll learn about some of the tools used for remotely mapping water resources and observing water cycles between the surface and atmosphere.
- Great for classrooms with Space interests!
- Designed especially with Elementary and Middle School students in mind.
Presenter:
Andrew K. Johnston
Geographer, Center for Earth and Planetary Studies
National Air and Space Museum
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How can our actions affect coastal waters and the cycle of an essential element?
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This session took place online on February 8th, 2012 and ran for about one hour. If you could not participate live, a recording is posted below for your enjoyment at any time.
From the fertilizers we use to the cars we drive to the way we produce electricity, human activities have drastically changed the cycle of nitrogen. Our actions have overloaded the supply of nitrogen to plants and algae in rivers, streams, and coastal waters around the world. How big is the nitrogen problem? How can we fix it?
- Great for classrooms with Environmental Science interests!
- Designed especially with Middle and High School students in mind.
Presenter:
Thomas Jordan
Senior Scientist, Nutrient Lab
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
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How does design solve problems of individuals and communities around the world in sustainable ways?
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This session took place online on February 8th, 2012 and ran for about one hour. If you could not participate live, a recording is posted below for your enjoyment at any time.
People around the world are confronted with rising water, drought conditions, increased weather extremes and are challenged by the need for sustainable energy resources. From increasing access to water to helping people respond to changing environments, designers are responding with innovative solutions ranging from floating houses to energy produced by ocean waves. The presenters will explain the design process and the impact of these designs.
- Great for classrooms with Sustainability and Design interests!
- Designed especially with Middle and High School students in mind.
Presenters:
 Cynthia E. Smith Curator of Socially Responsible Design Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum Learn more about your presenter… |
 Caroline Payson Director of Education Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Learn more about your presenter… |
