Introduce your class to one of the ways that technology is benefiting humanity. The Global Precipitation Measurement Mission involves the data collected by nine satellites from different countries with a united focus on studying world precipitation patterns. Embedded into the slide show is a video explaining the project. Classmates partner in identifying the parts of a satellite and their functions. A tasty concluding activity involves constructing a satellite model by frosting favorite finger foods together such as pretzels and graham crackers! 

Concepts

satellite images, satellites, water supplies, water, precipitation, remote sensing

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Additional Tags

satellite imagery, precipitation, water supply, stem, remote sensing, science

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Pros

• PowerPoint and student note-taking guide included 
• Reading material can be used to address Common Core State Standards in scientific literacy.

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.5 RST.6-8.6 RST.6-8.8 RST.6-8.9 RST.6-8.10