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2004 California Science Education Conference
 
Infrared Light, Infrared Astronomy: Classroom Activities
Workshop

Date/Time: Friday , 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Location: San Jose Convention Center , Room A1
Presenter(s): Dana Backman Associate Director of SOFIA for Education and Public Outreach, NASA Ames Research Center
Michelle Thaller Director, Education and Public Outreach, Spitzer Space Telescope
Type: Demonstration
Track: Physical Science
Emphasis: Pedagogy/Techniques
Target Audience: 6-8, 9-12
Description:
Hear the latest news from NASA's infrared astronomy missions SIRTF and SOFIA. See demonstration of "Active Astronomy" kit for use in classroom lessons on electromagnetic radiation.