Name: Electromagnetic Spectrum and Satellites: Designing Antennas for Satellite Reception
Start: 2013-10-26T15:15:00-0700
End: 2013-10-26T16:15:00-0700

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Electromagnetic Spectrum and Satellites: Designing Antennas for Satellite Reception

Review radio theory applied to antennas. Design and build a 1/10 scale model of a Yagi antenna for receiving weather satellite transmissions; use it to explain how electromagnetic waves are received. Obtain and use other satellite technology centered lessons. Grades 9-12

Lesson materials can be downloaded from NOAA-CREST West at http://www.calstatela.edu/programs/crest
Session PowerPoint can be downloaded from NOAA-CREST West at http://www.calstatela.edu/programs/crest/csta2013/Antenna_Design.pptx

Speakers

Pete Arvedson

Editor, More Lessons from the Sky, Satellite Educators Association

High school teacher, retired - Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, and Satellite Communications; Science Department Chair; Lead Teacher of a high school Academy of Science & Engineering, emeritus member of the California Teacher Advisory Council, Founding member of Satellite Educators... Read More →

Paula Arvedson PhD

Associate Professor, CSU Los Angeles

I am passionate about teaching -- at all grade levels, working with learners of all ages.

Saturday October 26, 2013 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop

Host Organization SEA (Satellite Educators Association)
Grade Level 9-12, High School, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Physical Science
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

2013 California Science Education Conference

Pete Arvedson

Paula Arvedson PhD

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