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Lesson Plan Preparation and Procedure for:

Satellite Image Analysis on Land Use in the Arlington,VA -Washington D.C. Area


ArcVoyager Software        MultiSpec Software
by Sister Marie Dianne, Bishop O'Connell High School

Subject/ Grade Level: Grade 9 Earth and Space Integrated Science
Purpose: To use remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS),  in-situ measurements, and modeling to investigate Human Impact on Near surface Atmosphere

State/ National Education Standards and Benchmarks Addressed by this Lesson:


VA Standards Of Learning : ES.12 :"Energy in the earth system" National Science Education Standards: 9-12: "Energy in the earth system"  Benchmarks : Grades 9 through 12:" A system in equilibrium"
Abstract: Students will be introduced to Remote Sensing Imaging of Thermal Data in order to investigate whether growing amounts of Impervious Surfaces in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area are causing an increase in local atmospheric temperatures.

Background Preparation Procedure References
5E Lesson Model
Identify Objectives:Scientific Principles Identify a Real-World Problem: Engagement to Extension Exploration: Design Investigation & Collect Data Explanation 1: Develop Question Series Explanation 2:
Modify Misconceptions		 Evaluation: Scoring Tools

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Preparation and Time Estimates

I.Teacher Preparation:
    *Make sure that your computer has the CAPACITY to use large files (7MB and more), plus the computer specifications to run either MultiSpec or ArcVoyager.
A.Specification Requirements for ArcVoyager:
    The following platforms are supported:Microsoft Windows 98,00, Internet connection and Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher,16MB RAM,Storage of 7 MB. (Power Macs: OS7.0 or higher, 16MB RAM,and ,Storage of 7 MB.)  ** Plus at least 100MB storage for downloaded satellite image files.

B.Specification Requirements for MultiSpec:
    The following platforms are supported: Mac or Wincows,Internet Browser (either IE or Netscape),16MB RAM,Storage of 2.5MB. ** Plus at least 100MB storage for downloaded satellite image files.

II.Teacher Preparation:
    A. Download Image Processing Software
1. ArcVoyager Version 2
    B. Download Tutorials
    1.ArcVoyager: Jumpstart Introduction is at:
  • ftp://ftp.esri.com/pub/k12-lib/voyager/lsn_land.pdf
  • More general site: http://www.esri.com/industries/k-12/voyager.html
  • ftp://ftp.esri.com/pub/k12-lib/voyager/avgsetsk.pdf[create three diff.types of maps]
  • ftp://ftp.esri.com/pub/k12-lib/samples/lsn_join.zip [Joining Data]
  • ftp://ftp.esri.com/pub/k12-lib/docs/globe_av.pdf [Using GLOBE data]
    •     2. MultiSpec: Some Tutorials for MultiSpec are:
    • 174 page MultiSpec Tutorial from Purdue is at:

      • http://dynamo.ecn.purdue.edu/~biehl/MultiSpec/Intro5_01.pdf
       
    • Goddard Space Flight Center's Tutorial is at:

      • http://edmall.gsfc.nasa.gov/landsat/Introduction.zip and overview of MultiSpec
       
    • GLOBE Tutorial is at:

      • http://www.globe.gov/hq/landcover/training.pdf
    C. Download Satellite Image File Sets
    (from Landsat 7 (for 2000) and AVHRR (for past data files)
  • Create a new folder on your desktop
  • Unzip each file group using WinZip (free software) [N.B. Be sure that the file ending says .lan for at least one file set.]
  • Follow directions on the MultiSpec Practice Exercises from GLOBE.[P.S. You must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to read this file.]
  • Answer all of the questions in the document from step 3.
  • Repeat Steps #1-4 for a second file set of another year (to compare the land use growth.

    • III.Student Involvement:Procedure


    This Mar.24,2000 Landsat7 image uses bands 4,3 and 2
    to highlight population growth and land use. Source: Towsen Univ.
    A. Introduction to Remote Sensing Time: Allow about 1 week for concepts (as briefly described in "Background Heat Island and Remote Sensing Concepts"
    B. Image Processing Software Time: Allow at least 1-2 demo days for teacher to show students the tools and what this software does, and 2-3 additional student computer lab periods. [ Total:4-5 days ]
    • Follow directions on the MultiSpec Practice Exercises from GLOBE.[P.S. You must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to read this file.]
    • Answer all of the questions in the document from step 3.
    • Repeat Steps #1-4 for a second file set of another year (to compare the land use growth
    C. Time for Summary and Analysis of what students found:2-3 class days.
    Evaluation: Informally throughout the learning process; discussion performance, cooperative attitude and quiet helpfulness,short written concept test, and final group presentation evaluation.

    Heat Island Proj. Background Concepts Preparation & Procedures 5E Lesson Model Temperature Investigations
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