Classroom Connection:
Using Earth to Make Planetary Comparisons
Date: October 21, 2011
Time: 12:30-1:45pm Eastern; 11:30-12:45pm Central; 10:30-11:45am Mountain; 9:30-10:45pm Pacific (Note: Event will be 1 hour; Additional 15 minutes provided for extra Q&A for those who wish to remain on the line.)
Lead Speaker: John Gruener, NASA Johnson Space Center
Description: Our solar system includes a family of planets (and other bodies) orbiting our Sun, many of which share many common features, but each have unique personality traits. This distance learning session will consist of an interactive presentation designed to provide a general overview of planetary comparisons. Participants will make observations of stunning astronaut photographs of features on Earth and compare them with features found on other worlds in our Solar System.
Presentation Method: WebEx (once you register you will receive the WebEx instructions and toll-free call-in number one week prior to the actual event)
Technical Requirements: Speaker phone and internet connected computer