Title
Our Planet from Space: Pedagogical Implications of the DISH Earth Channel
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2010
Abstract
A new camera attached to EchoStar 11, a geostationary communications satellite, recently started sending breathtaking and near real-time images of Earth. Available on one of DISH Network’s channels, viewers can see our planet 24/7, including occasional appearances by the Sun, the Moon, Venus, and space debris. These images present an excellent opportunity to teach about the Sun-Earth-Moon system. The purpose of this article is to introduce the DISH Earth channel to science educators, to provide a teacher-tested sample lesson plan using DISH Earth channel videos, and to suggest additional topics that could be explored with this newly available resource.
Recommended Citation
Astronomy Education Review, Vol. 9, No. 1 (December 2010).