ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2024

Welcome to Earthrise

Apollo 8, the first crewed mission to the Moon, entered lunar orbit Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1968. That evening, the astronauts - Commander Frank Borman, Command Module Pilot Jim Lovell, and Lunar Module Pilot William Anders - held a live broadcast from lunar orbit in which they showed pictures of Earth and the Moon as seen from their spacecraft. Credits: NASA

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Earthrise is an initiative launched by NASA in cooperation with federal and nonfederal partners to elevate Earth and climate science in the classroom. Each monthly edition focuses on a new theme, such as air quality, oceans, and agriculture. 

October 2024 Issue:

Earth Science Is Everywhere

“Earth Science Everywhere,” the theme of the American Institute of Geosciences (AGI) Earth Science Week 2024 (October 13-19), explores the many ways that Earth science is conducted – by various types of people and professions in interconnected disciplines – to help solve problems for communities and the planet.

NASA studies our own planet more than any other. Researchers study Earth’s oceans, land, ice, and atmosphere, and measure how a change in one drives change in others. Earth observation tools allow for new ways to observe and study Earth's interconnected systems and provide long-term data records of how our planet evolves to support community solutions and global stewardship. Visit the resources in this month’s Earthrise issue to explore all the spaces Earth science touches.  

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2024 GLOBE Phenology Campaigns: A Call for Daily Observations of Fall Colors  (All Grade Levels)

GLOBE students across North America and Europe are documenting seasonal change this September through December. The Trees Within LAC (Latin America and Caribbean region) Campaign is also collecting information about the tree species of the localities where students reside and their dynamics over time. We invite volunteers of all ages and in all countries to support their work by collecting regular Trees and Land Cover data with GLOBE Observer. 

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RadTown Resource Collection from EP

(Grade 6-12)

Earth science is key in ensuring communities are protected from impacts of radiation. Explore this resource from the EPA for middle and high school students.  

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STEMtoSpace Classroom Connections

(All Grade Levels)

STEMtoSpace facilitates virtual connections between Space Force Guardians and K-12 classrooms to share the importance of STEM careers and connections to national security. Educators can submit a request to pair their classroom with a Space Force Guardian who will virtually meet with students by Thursday, Nov. 14.  

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Look for more great Earth and Climate Science content next month!

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