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Key Understandings

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

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Key Understandings

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Event Dates and Times December 21, 2004:Winter Solstice (Tuesday) • Webcast: Chaco Canyon Live@ TheExploratorium • View the Archived Webcast at: • http://www.exploratorium.edu/chaco/HTML/webcast.html March 17, 2005 • NASA Connect Show for Formal Educators • Available on NASA TV and PBS Stations • 11:00 – 11:30 am ET • For detailed information, visit: • http://connect.larc.nasa.gov/episodes.html March 20, 2005:Spring Equinox (Sunday) • Live Webcast from Chichen Itza • 5:00 – 5:45 pm ET (English) • 5:45 – 6:00 pm ET (Bilingual, observe light/shadow effect) • 6:00 – 6:45 pm ET (Spanish) • Access the webcast at: • http://www.exploratorium.edu/ancientobs/chichen March 21, 2005:Sun-Earth Day (Monday) • Both webcasts and the NASA Connect Program will be archived and viewable from the Sun-Earth Day website!

  4. NASA Connect Presents Title:Ancient Observatories: Timeless KnowledgeStarts Airing: Thursday, March 17, 2005, 11:00 – 11:30 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. Mathematics 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

  5. 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

  6. Webcast: Chichén Itzá March 20, 2005:Spring Equinox (Sunday) • Live Webcast from Chichén Itzá • 5:00 – 5:45 pm ET (English Informal Education Program) • 5:45 – 6:00 pm ET (Bilingual, observe light/shadow effect) • 6:00 – 6:45 pm ET (Spanish Informal Education Program) • Access webcast at http://www.exploratorium.edu/ancientobs/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 public’s excitement and celebration of the Equinox at this unique site

  7. 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.exploratorium.edu/ancientobs/chichen/ or http://sunearthday.nasa.gov

  8. Website Features • 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 • Image Gallery • Includes images related to ‘Technology Through Time’. • Registration • Scientists, Educators, Museums and Amateur Astronomers • Ask an Expert • This year’s 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. http://sunearthday.nasa.gov

  9. 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 year’s packet, visit us at: • http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2005/multimedia/kit.htm

  10. Website Features Enjoy a comprehensive website featuring Chaco Canyon, Native Astronomy, and NASA Sun-Earth Connection Science: http://traditionsofthesun.org or Visit the Multimedia Center in the Sun-Earth Day Website: http://sunearthday.nasa.gov

  11. Contact Information • Formal Education: Elaine Lewis • (301) 286-3337 lewis@mail630.gsfc.nasa.gov • Informal Education: Jackie Wong • (510) 643-0011 jackiew@ssl.berkeley.edu • Website and General Program Issues: Troy Cline • (301) 286-6606 cline@mail630.gsfc.nasa.gov Webcast URL: http://www.exploratorium.edu/ancientobs/chichen/ Sun-Earth Day URL: http://sunearthday.nasa.gov

  12. Live Webcast from Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico Sunday March 20th, 5:00 – 6:45 pm ET (English, then Spanish)

  13. 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”

  14. To be Featured on Webcast!Dzibilchaltun Maya Site Equinox Alignment with Temple of the Seven Dolls at Sunrise

  15. Website Features!Image Gallery:Fajada Butte, Chaco Canyon

  16. Website Features!Image Gallery:Summer Solstice at Casa Rinconada, Chaco Canyon

  17. Website Features!Image Gallery:Tewa Dancers of the North Celebrating the Summer Solstice at Chaco Canyon in June 2004

  18. Website Features!Image Gallery:Hovenweep Castle, Hovenweep Nat’l Monument

  19. Website Features!Image Gallery:Hovenweep Castle, Hovenweep Nat’l Monument

  20. Website Features!Image Gallery:Hovenweep Castle, Hovenweep Nat’l Monument

  21. Website Features!Image Gallery:Holly House Sun-Dagger Summer Solstice, Hovenweep

  22. From Students From Satellites From Observatories 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

  23. Access Live Solar Data and Space Weather Simulations with the Sun-Earth Viewer

  24. http://sunearthday.nasa.gov

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