Sharing Lunar Exploration with the World: Examples from the Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3)
Education / Public Outreach Program
Cassandra Runyon, PhDCollege of Charleston
& the M3 Science and EPO Teams
Chandrayaan-1 / Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3 )
Education / Public Outreach (E/PO)
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M3 helping to unlock the mysteries of the Moon
Interactive activities, data analyses, educational technologies, professional development, social networking, WWW and partner networks
E/PO ProgramTightly Connected to M3 Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
M3 curricular activities support instrument science goals
• Support NASA’s education program• Activities link to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate themes,
ensuring a broader reach– Align with US National Science and Math Education Standards– Strengthen and leverage NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) cross-
thematic efforts (e.g., Sun, Earth, & Solar System) – Encourage 21st Century Skill development (e.g., technology use for data
collection & analyses) G.1-3
M3 Primary Science Goal: Characterize and map the lunar surface composition in the context of its geologic evolution. This translates into several science sub-topics.
M3 Primary Exploration Goal: Assess and map the Moon’s mineral resources at high spatial resolution to support planning for future, targeted missions.
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Who does M3 E/PO support?
M3 education materials and activities are tailored to our audience
NASA
NASAM3 Team
Lunar Science Community
M3 Science Team
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Who does M3 E/PO Support?
M3 education materials and activities are tailored to our audience
NASA
Indigenous & Underrepresented
Communities
Museums
Public
TeachersStudents
Student interns
Post-docs
Undergraduate
Graduate
M3 E/PO addresses needs
6M3 / Chandrayaan-1 Overview
• Variety of content integration & delivery
M3 education materials and activities support 21st Century learning styles
How does M3 E/PO Address Educator Needs?
• Content Training • Engaging, Relevant Material• Cross-curricular Activities• Science Education
Workshops/Courses• National Science/Math/Technology
Education Standards• 21st Century Skills-focused• Partnerships to Volunteer, Present
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M3 education materials and activities supports different learning styles
M3 E/PO Activities Vary
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Science Community
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• School visits • M3 Educator Toolkit • Virtual Field Trips to the Moon• Back to Moon Educator
Professional Development• M3 Student sample analyses
projects • Lunar education discs
• Public Talks• Social Media & WWW
interaction• Conference / Meeting
presentations to peers• Science Festivals• Exhibit
• Peer – Peer Professional Development
• Data Analyses • Publications • Interviews• Data Sharing
M3 education materials and activities are tailored to our audiences
M3 education materials and activities are tailored to our audience
M3 Highlights
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Professional Development Curriculum SupportHands-on Materials
M3 Educator Guide and ToolkitExceptional Needs & Native American
AdaptationsNational Science Math Education (NSES)
- based Learning ModulesAlso working closely with the Arts
- Turning STEM > STEAMProfessional Science Journals
WWWWorld Wide Press
Nationwide reach:Peer-peer TrainingDistance Learning
WebquestsFace-to-face Workshops
Publications/Press
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A: Hands-on data collection / analyses
M3 education materials and activities engage our audience
Use of Interactive
White Boards in
classroom
A: Use interactive tools M3 education materials and activities engage our audience
B: M3 Publications
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Scientific Journals
Accessible Resources
M3 Educator Guide
Press
M3 education materials and activities are tailored to our audiences
M3 education/public outreach materials and activities are varied
B: Multi-media Press Coverage M3 education/public outreach materials and activities are varied
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C: Professional Development
Educators & Students
M3 education materials and activities are tailored to our audience
M3 Data are . . .
Wow!
Exciting
results
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Learning Tools
Peer – to –Peer Professional Development
M3 E/PO Building Sustainable Relationships
• Exploring the Moon Exhibit• Online course - Geology of the
Moon (MSU)– 2 scholarships
• CofC Fly Me to the Moon• First Day Festival• Science Festivals/Open
Houses• Cross curricular Activities
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M3 is helping to unlock the Mysteries of the Moon for our public
17M3 / Chandrayaan-1 Overview
Questions?