Summary

Abstract: "The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon" project is a interactive web site with supporting lesson plans and hands-on activities to illustrate science concepts to children in grades K-4. The animated adventure engages children in a story-based scenario that emphasizes concepts of remote sensing. Children are taught how NASA scientists use satellite imagery to better understand the Earth's environmental changes. The development of the web site is intended to better help introduce students to the science of NASA. "The use of satellite imagery is an essential tool in NASA's studies in Earth science," said Ginger Butcher. "NASA imagery will inspire our next generation of scientists at these early grades, when children form their opinions about science." The web site introduces students to Earth science concepts, beginning with classifying objects by shape, color and texture, building a foundation for interpretation and understanding of remote sensing. The Pigeon Adventure encourages the development of a child's inquiry skills, via on-line explorations, sequential story telling and hands-on investigations. The Pigeon Adventure is based in New York City, chosen for its size, diversity and the visibility of prominent features in satellite imagery. There are also supplemental classroom materials linked to geography and National Science standards, which enable educators to introduce concepts through hands-on activities in the classroom.

Service Citation

Originators: Ginger Butcher Title: The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon Provider: Laboratory for Terrestrial Physics at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center URL: http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/external/http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids...

Service Keywords

EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >BACKGROUND INFORMATION   [Definition]

EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES   [Definition]

EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >LESSON PLANS   [Definition]

EDUCATION/OUTREACH >INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS >WEB-BASED   [Definition]

Science Keywords

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >AGRICULTURAL LANDS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >ALPINE/TUNDRA   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >BEACHES   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >DESERTS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >DUNES   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >FORESTS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >GRASSLANDS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >ISLANDS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >KARST LANDSCAPE   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >MONTANE HABITATS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >SAVANNAS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >SHRUBLAND/SCRUB   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >URBAN LANDS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >WETLANDS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >VEGETATION >VEGETATION COVER   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >INFRASTRUCTURE >BUILDINGS   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >INFRASTRUCTURE >PIPELINES   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >INFRASTRUCTURE >TRANSPORTATION   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >INFRASTRUCTURE   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >LAKES   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >RIVERS/STREAMS   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >CONTOURS   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >LANDFORMS   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >TOPOGRAPHICAL RELIEF   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >SURFACE ROUGHNESS   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >TERRAIN ELEVATION   [Definition]

SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING >SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS >VIEWING GEOMETRY   [Definition]

SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING >VISIBLE WAVELENGTHS >VISIBLE IMAGERY   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS >WETLANDS

ISO Topic Category

FARMING BIOTA ELEVATION GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER INLAND WATERS STRUCTURE TRANSPORTATION UTILITIES/COMMUNICATIONS

Project

IMAGERS >Interactive Multimedia Adventures, Gradeschool Education using Remote Sensing   [Information]

Access Constraints

The animation requires either Flash or Quicktime. Text version is available.

Keywords

Remote Sensing

New York City

Pigeons

Elementary School

K-4 grade

Bronz Zoo

Battery Park

Service Provider

NASA Science for Kids,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Service Provider Personnel Name: LOCKE M. STUART Phone: 301-614-6011 Fax: 301-614-6015 Email: lstuart at ltpmail.gsfc.nasa.gov Contact Address: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Mailstop 920.0 United States City: Greenbelt Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20771 Country: USA

Distribution Media

Distribution_Media: Electronic Distribution_Format: HTML Fees: Free

Personnel

TYLER B. STEVENS Role: SERF AUTHOR Phone: (301) 614-6898 Fax: 301-614-5268 Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov Contact Address: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Global Change Master Directory City: Greenbelt Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20771 Country: USA

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: SERF Last Revision Date: 2012-03-02