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Spaceward Bound: Mojave 2010 Expedition Training Overview

Welcome to Spaceward Bound's first training session of 2010, held in the Mojave Desert! This week-long program is designed for educators to explore the science and geology of the Mojave, engaging with experts like Dr. Henry Sun from the Desert Research Institute and Dr. Chris McKay from NASA Ames. Participants will learn about desert soil microbiology, geology, and photosynthesis while developing pedagogical strategies for teaching science. Join us for an exciting adventure filled with hands-on activities, scientific exploration, and collaboration!

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Spaceward Bound: Mojave 2010 Expedition Training Overview

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  1. Spaceward Bound: Mojave 2010 Expeditions First Training Session February 16, 2010 Welcome !!! 11/29/2014 SBM08 Training 1 1

  2. Today’s Agenda • Welcome • Why Spaceward Bound ? • The Big Picture • Introduction to the science of the Mojave • Dr. Henry Sun, Desert Research Institute, NV • Dr. Chris McKay, NASA Ames Research Center • A Week of Spaceward Bound Website: http://quest.nasa.gov/projects/spacewardbound

  3. Why Spaceward Bound ? • Early elementary students are the ones that will be working at a science base on the moon and going to Mars. • To help define, describe and promote a new profession: teacher-scientist/scientist-teacher • To encourage development of a pedagogy of exploration • To get out in the field, do some really cool science, learn a lot and have fun!!

  4. Why the Mojave? Terrestrial Analog Field Science Fun thing to do: Check out Jacek’s Mars vs. Atacama Desert (Chile) photos on our website!

  5. Science Themes 1. Desert soil: Soil microbiology, soil oxidants, and soil formation. 2. Geology: Volcanos, rocks, Amboy crater, Cima lava flows and geology. 3. Photosynthesis: desert hypolithic algae, cyanobacterial soil crusts, and stromatolites. 4. Balloon-borne sensing of caves and lava tubes using thermography

  6. A Week of Spaceward Bound • Sunday afternoon – arrive at Zzyzx, get room assignments, facility briefing, settle in • Sunday dinner, introductory briefing • Monday – Thursday: • Breakfast and pack lunch • Field through late afternoon • A little downtime, then dinner • Evening activities • Friday breakfast, pack up, head home

  7. Homework • Email your bio and a photo to Linda (Linda.B.Conrad@nasa.gov) • Google on “Zzyzx” and see what you find! • Check out the Desert Studies Center http://biology.fullerton.edu/dsc/ • Check out “Helpful Links” on the Mojave 2010 webpage • Go to http://www.desertusa.com and read everything you can find on the Mojave Desert, Mojave National Preserve, etc… • Read “What to Bring” handout (.pdf on website)

  8. Contact Info • Liza Coe • Liza.Coe@nasa.gov • Chris McKay • Chris.McKay@nasa.gov • Henry Sun • Henry.Sun@dri.edu • Linda Conrad • Linda.B.Conrad@nasa.gov

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