This education kit introduces the subject of Remote Sensing, also known as Earth Observation, to children aged 11-15. It is based on a series of short activities dealing with the interpretation of satellite images for application to environmental monitoring and the management of natural resources in Canada.

Section 1: Notes for Teachers

1.1 About this Tutorial

Section 2: Notes for Students

2.1 What Is Remote Sensing?
2.2 What Can You See in a Satellite Image?
2.3 Who Uses Remotes Sensing and Why?

Section 3: Activities

3.1 Which is Which?
3.2 Find It
3.3a Measure This! (Saskatchewan)
3.3b Measure This! (Halifax)
3.4 Clearcutting in the Forest
3.5 Oil Spill Danger!
3.6 Growing Crops
3.7 Forest Fire
3.8 Navigating a Ship Through Ice
3.9 You Figure It Out!
3.10 Land Use Mapping
3.11 At a Mine Site
3.12 A Different Perspective

Section 4: More About Remote Sensing

4.1 Why Does Remote Sensing Work So Well?
4.2 Frequently Asked Questions
4.3 Glossary of Remote Sensing Terms

Appendices

A. Using a Dot Grid to Measure Area
B. Using a Compass
C. Using Cartesian Co-ordinates
D. Answers to Activities

2006-09-03

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