“Teach with Earth from Space” workshops

The ESA “Teach with Earth from Space” workshop provides an introduction to some of the most important indicators that scientists use to study climate change from space and how they can be used to support science lessons through examples of hands-on activities and projects that can be developed in the classroom, such as the Climate Detectives project.  

With selected examples teachers will learn how to use the online tool EO Browser to investigate changes through time. EO Browser gives free access to satellite images from different Earth Observation missions, and it’s possible to explore different topics from volcanoes to wildfires. 

Earth observation satellites can also be used to monitor air quality from space. Moreover, ground stations equipped with suitable sensors can monitor air quality too. Both aspects will be explored during the workshop. 

In addition to all the above, representative examples of monitoring air quality from the classroom using environmental sensors will be demonstrated.  

The e-technology lab workshops make use of a range of educational technology tools, including but not limited to Raspberry Pi and Arduino, within the context of space to enable participating teachers to engage and inspire their students in STEM subjects. Inspired by real ESA missions and by using real data, teachers will learn about the different kinds of expertise and skills necessary to make a project on Earth Observation successful.  

Selected teachers will receive further information on the content of the workshop that will be delivered.  

Discover all the opportunities and how to apply here.