Earth in Focus: Insights from space
Grade 4 to 8 (Ontario)
Elementary cycle 2 to Secondary cycle 1 (Quebec)
$140
60 minutes
Dates offered: September 15, 2024 to August 29, 2025
Max. group size: 30
This program uses the framework of remote sensing and Earth observation from space to provide students with the opportunity to interactively engage in exploring the concepts of light, heat transfer, and spatial resolution. Students will learn about the importance of satellites in our daily lives, and their role in helping us understand Earth’s physical systems.
This program is offered virtually via Zoom. We have implemented the following measures to ensure that our virtual programming is safe and secure:
- Waiting room to prevent uninvited guests from joining the meeting
- Controls in place to control if and when students can chat and share content
- End-to-end encryption to ensure proper security
- Recording of program is not permitted by any party
Curriculum links
Light
- Different types of electromagnetic radiation and their properties
Optics
- Technologies that extend our senses and enhance our ability to gather data about our world
Heat
- Investigation of the transmission of heat through different materials
Number sense
- Consider and calculate measurements of temperatures, distances, dimensions, time, and area
Data
- Collect and organize data, draw conclusions from data presented in various ways. Interpret the story that the data tells
Geometry
- Characteristics of geometric shapes such as rectangles and squares
The world in spatial terms
- Analysis of spatial graphics (satellite images) of the Earth and map projections
Environment and society
- Human adaptation to the physical environment
- Impact of extreme natural events on the human and physical environment
Sustainability and climate change
- Natural and human factors that influence Earth’s climate and climate change
Communication and collaboration
- Clarity and precision of communication and instructions
- Listening, interpreting and conveying information clearly
Critical thinking
- Observation, analysis, interpretation and explanation
Fees
$140 per session. We request a maximum of 30 students or one classroom per session, in order maximize the educator’s ability to interact with your students.
Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the customer engagement team.
Reservations
Booking requests can be made through the school programs reservation request form.
You can also connect directly with our customer engagement team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416
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