Survivor: Earth

Our team of scientists has received a message from the future…

http://youtu.be/jjD8zIdoflo

What did we learn from this message?

• How do your actions affect the environment?• What are some consequences of these

actions?

What should we do?

Electricity…Food…Water…Paper…What do they all have in common?

What should we do?

Electricity…Food…Water…Paper…What do they all have in common?

WATER!!

HELP FROM NASA

Global Precipitation Measurement Satellite Launches in 2014

YOUR MISSION:

You will explore an undeveloped region of the Earth and collect data about amounts and

quality of water present in case we need to utilize this area in the future.

Our data from the ground will combine with the satellite data for a complete picture.

YOUR MISSION

• Visit assigned locations• Conduct scientific tests at each location• Report your data to the group• Determine WHERE the water is!!! • Decide if there is ENOUGH good quality

water for humans to survive

Where will we look for water?

Hydrosphere

Geosphere

Biosphere

Atmosphere

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrincipal Investigator (Team Leader)• Be sure your group completes all the tests and returns on

time!• Check that all equipment is returned to the classroom.• Points and final summaryNavigator – help the group find their way

“Sphere” ExpertsAtmosphereGeosphereBiosphereHydrosphere

For Good Measure – GPM Overview

http://pmm.nasa.gov/education/videos/for-good-measure

NASA – Johnson Style

A top secret video explaining the work and future value of “NASA – Johnson Style”!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sar5WT76kE&feature=player_embedded