Hi Gould / Clint
I think the problem may be that instead of an approach where an amateur satellite promotes amateur radio via the science of satellites, most educators really need an amateur radio satellite to be a resource which can be used to teach the usual syllabus but in a more interesting way that captures the imagination of the students. So, think lesson plans, power points, theory, Java animation, video etc. All in manageable durations, perhaps at a few different levels. And....make it useful for the 95% of time when ARISsat (etc) is not overhead when the lesson is happening. We can't get AMSAT volunteers involved in anything more than a fraction of 1% of lessons, so perhaps AMSAT as product placement in lesson resources is a good second choice.
Good luck
David G0MRF
What do you need? Classroom lessons abound for all aspects of amateur radio as it applies to the satellites - from elementary school to college classrooms.
-----Original Message----- From: Gould Smith gouldsmi@bellsouth.net To: Clint Bradford clintbrad4d@earthlink.net; amsat-bb amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:45 Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: In School ARSSat Demos / lessons
That is good to hear Clint.
What we need is exactly what EMike requested:
With ARISSat-1's main mission being Educational I would like to hear about people's experiences with schools in using ARISSat-1 as a teaching tool, in class demonstration, data collection, etc. I am especially interested in hearing from educators, but anybody's experience is welcome.
Gould, WA4SXM
-----Original Message----- From: Clint Bradford Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 5:39 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: In School ARSSat Demos / lessons
... With ARISSat-1's main mission being Educational I would like to hear about people's experiences with schools in using ARISSat-1 as a teaching tool ...
What do you need? Classroom lessons abound for all aspects of amateur radio as it applies to the satellites - from elementary school to college classrooms.
Each ARISS contact has a lot of work "behind the scenes" at the campuses. There are phenomenal teachers and school administrations who really get behinds their ARISS projects.
Be a little more specific with what you need - and I can either assist you, or point you towards excellent resources.
Clint Bradford, K6LCS NASA / ARISS school technical support http://www.work-sat.com 909-241-7666 _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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