by Barbaree | Feb 22, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
This month, NASA released its 2012 version of the famous “Blue Marble” image. By using a planet-pointing satellite, Suomi NPP, the space agency created an extremely high-resolution photograph of our watery world. The original photo centered on the western hemisphere,...
by Barbaree | Feb 22, 2012 | Past Training
African Exploration, Amazonian Rainforests and a River and Rocks Tour right on school grounds – Bishop Dunne will host our own GeoTech Safari! On Monday, February 27, 2012, and Tuesday, February 28, 2012, the 6th grade class will explore The National Geographic...
by Barbaree | Feb 21, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
In recent weeks, a pair of high-resolution images of the Earth has captivated the public. Taken by the Suomi NPP satellite, these pictures portray our planet’s incredible beauty with 8,000- by 8,000-pixel and 11,500- by 11,500-pixel detail. How were these highly...
by Barbaree | Feb 21, 2012 | Conferences, Past Training
As part of the Geotech Conference, students in Mr. Halevy\’s robotics classes will spend time with NASA science educator, Angelo Casaburri, learning elements of engineering design and programming to prepare for Saturday’s challenge robotic activity. Students...
by Barbaree | Feb 20, 2012 | Free Resources, GISetc Video Lessons, Our Blog
Digital maps and online mapping tools are critical to understand authors mindsets, elements of plot and character development. This lesson is focused on teaching \”context and setting\” using geospatial websites and online tools. We are excited to provide...
