NCTIES2025

Have you ever noticed how the clouds change depending on the weather conditions?

Well, in this interactive and engaging session, you will be introduced to the Globe Observer App, which is a new tool created by NASA Langley researchers. The Globe Observer app allows you and your students to capture cloud cover, in real-time, and collect data that will be sent directly to NASA for analysis. But wait, there's more! NASA will email you a response, with their current satellite data and your students will be able to analyze and compare the images you captured to NASA's.

Before we dive into the Globe Observer app, we will get groovy with the "Cloud Dance" to refresh our memory of the three types of clouds. Then, to prepare for the next portion of the session, I will provide a brief overview of how to utilize the app and capture the best images without obstructing views.

Each participant or group will be provided an iPad with the Globe Observer app and we will proceed outside to capture images of the sky. Our outside adventure and discussion will be focused on the following question: what type of clouds do we notice and how will they impact the weather conditions?

Once we return inside, we will have a discussion about what we observed and how we could implement the Globe Observer app and other NASA resources in our own class.

Unleash the power of AI in your 3rd - 5th grade classrooms! Discover how AI image generation can revolutionize genre studies, making literature come alive for your students. In this hands-on session, you'll experience how to use AI tools to visualize story elements, analyze genres, and boost student engagement. Leave with practical strategies to implement this innovative approach. Join us to blend technology and literacy in ways you never imagined!