*MY NASA DATA E-note (Number 19)
February 2008*

/Greetings MY NASA DATA Alumni and Newslist members!/

The monthly E-note is sent to anyone who is interested in learning more about or keeping up to date with the MY NASA DATA project. 
If you know someone who is interested in this information, the sign-up can be found at:
http://eosweb.larc.nasa.gov/HPDOCS/email_registration.html


*1) More new lessons!

2) Updates to data in the LAS

3) New addition to the Activities page

4) MY NASA DATA Summer Workshop 2008

5) Workshop opportunity: Exploring Mars Geology on Earth
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*1) More new lessons!*

Four more great lessons developed by the Summer Workshop 2007 alumni have been added to the Lessons Page:
/#38 A Comparison Study of Water Vapor Data to Precipitation over North America/ by Todd Toth, Waynesboro, PA
/#39 Creating Climographs/ by Aileen Ortega Canos, Yigo, Guam
/#40 Atmospheric Pressure vs. Elevation/ by Richard Choate, Rochester, NH
/#41 Investigating Factors that Influence Climate/ by Denise Thompson, Orting, WA

*2) Updates to data in the LAS
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We are trying to keep our data current! Two updates to the LAS are

/OMI NO2 data for August 2007 through January 2008./ We will be adding more months as they become available. 
“The Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) is flying aboard NASA's Aura satellite. OMI will continue the data record for total ozone 
and other atmospheric parameters related to ozone chemistry and climate. The family of oxygen compounds of nitrogen (NOx) 
are produced by combustion and result in harmful chemical reactions that produce smog, tropospheric ozone and acid rain.” (ref: MY NASA DATA Glossary)


/MISR Aerosol Optical Depth data for September 2006 to May 2007./ The gap between the June 2004 MISR Aerosol Optical Depth and the new data will 
be filled in as the data is processed using the latest data algorithms. “The Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) views Earth with cameras 
pointed in 9 different directions such that it can distinguish different types of clouds, particles and surfaces. Aerosols are small liquid 
or solid particles dispersed in the atmosphere. Large quantities are often regarded as pollutants in the form of haze and smoke. 
Aerosol optical depth is a measure of the reduction of light or energy transmitted through the atmosphere due to interactions with aerosol particles.” (ref: MY NASA DATA Glossary)


*3) New addition to the Activities page*

A new activity for introducing and graphing a “microset” has been added to the Activities page (linked from the Lesson Plans page). 
There are two parts to the activity: /Precipitation Graphing Activity (Word Document)/ and /Guiding Questions for 
Precipitation Graphing Activity (Word Document)/. The graphing activity has been useful in introducing the concept of “microsets” to 
teachers during in-service activities and workshops, but is also appropriate as an instructional/practice activity for students.


*4) MY NASA DATA Summer Workshop 2008*

Planning for the summer workshop 2008 continues! If you know of colleagues who are interested in learning to use authentic satellite data 
in their classrooms, please pass along the information! The workshop will be held at NASA Langley Research Center, June 22-27. Note that 
it is taking place a little earlier this year. Maybe the weather will not be so hot!!

Applications must be postmarked by April 9. To read the full announcement and application, please visit the website 
http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov and click on the link, Workshop Information and Application. If you have questions, 
please contact Susan Moore (susan.w.moore@nasa.gov)

*5) Workshop opportunity: Exploring Mars Geology on Earth*

The Lunar and Planetary Institute invites you to participate in:
Floods and Flows: Exploring Mars Geology on Earth
A NASA-sponsored field-based workshop, 13-19 July 2008
for intermediate grade level science teachers (other educators are invited)
Spend the week with planetary scientists visiting the site of Ancient Glacial Lake Missoula and tracing its flood waters through 
Montana, Idaho, and into Washington. Examine the geologic evidence for catastrophic flooding, as well as for past volcanism in this region. 
From these field experiences and accompanying classroom activities, participants will build an understanding of surface processes on Earth, 
including water flow, volcanism, glaciation, and sedimentation. Attendees will extend their understanding to interpret what the features on 
the surface of Mars suggest about the past environments and history of the red planet.

The experience will be divided between the field and lab, where participants work with classroom-tested, hands-on inquiry based activities 
and resources that can be used to enhance Earth and space science teaching in the classroom. Participants receive lesson plans, supporting 
resources, and presentations. A limited number of grants are available to cover registration.

Join us for hands-on, real-world experience to enhance your teaching about Earth and space science — and to make connections between these exciting fields of research!

For more information about costs and logistics, and to apply for the experience, please visit:
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/fieldtrips/2008/
Applications are due April 7, 2008
Participants will be notified of their acceptance by April 15, 2008.