In
the Exploring Earth Science area, the students collect
scientific data from space missions and from high altitude
flights.
Mission
Control - students support the space station mission
and use information from the space station to study the Earth.
Remote
Sensing - students use pictures taken from high altitude
flights to study the Earth and its environment.
Lunar
Geology - students use an Apollo glovebox to study
simulated moon rocks.
Exploring
Earth Science
Vocabulary List - While at the Ames Aerospace
Encounter students will hear many new words. It is recommended
that the students become familiar with the vocabulary before
attending.