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= NASA and Farmers Partner UP for an Emerging Environment - Middle School, Life Science (Diane Reid) =

__ Student Investigation Question __ : How does data collected during NASA airborne research missions help farmers produce crops for an emerging environment?  __ Learning Objectives __ : Students will Accurately use vocabulary: infrared wavelengths, remote sensing Explain how the infrared spectrum is helpful in examining objects Explain benefits of using infrared technology in satellite and airborne technologies. Identify at least one role that NASA is playing in the California Central Valley orchardists’ investigations. __ Unique Activities __ : Students will Analyze a climate map Investigate different methods of watering trees to conserve water Explore how farmers benefit from NASA Compare and contract MASTER images __ Resources: __ Curriculum Brief and Teachers Guide: A Farmer’s Story Data Investigation: Climate Map Analysis Data Investigation: MASTER Data Laboratory Investigation: Watering Teachers to Conserve Water __ Implementation Summary __