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The "PACE Satellite in Schools" project aims to integrate the study of satellites, specifically the PACE satellite, into the educational environment, offering a didactic and accessible experience for teachers and students. Through this program, we seek to introduce young people to the fascinating world of space technology and Earth observation, sparking their interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and environmental care.

This project is designed with an inclusive approach, ensuring that all students, regardless of their abilities or background, can participate and benefit from the content. For this purpose, adapted materials for different learning levels will be offered, as well as digital and physical resources accessible to students with disabilities.

Teachers will have innovative pedagogical tools that allow them to incorporate space topics into their classrooms dynamically. These tools include teaching guides, interactive platforms, and activities based on real-time satellite tracking. Students, for their part, will have the opportunity to develop collaborative projects and experiments that allow them to better understand the impact of satellites on daily life and their relevance in modern science and technology.

This interdisciplinary approach not only promotes scientific learning but also fosters skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving, preparing students for the challenges of the future.

In an increasingly connected world, the future of education lies in bringing science into the classroom. And with the PACE Satellite in Schools Project, we want to bring the knowledge of space and cutting-edge technology to every corner of our education system.

The PACE Satellite, a mission launched by NASA, observes from space to protect our oceans, the air we breathe, and contribute to the study of climate change. Now, this knowledge is within reach of our teachers and students!

Through innovative pedagogical tools, teachers will have guides, interactive platforms, and activities that will allow them to integrate the study of satellites in a dynamic and attractive way. Science will no longer be a distant subject, it will be part of the day-to-day in the classroom.

Students will also embark on a scientific adventure, developing collaborative projects and experiments that allow them to understand how satellites impact our daily lives and the environment around us.

This project has a universal design approach. We want everyone, regardless of their abilities or background, to be able to participate and learn. Science has no barriers, and with adapted materials, we ensure that no one is left behind.

With an interdisciplinary approach, we combine science, technology, mathematics, and environmental care. We promote not only scientific learning but also key skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Target Audience: Students aged 8-9

Key Concepts and Activities:

Axis 1: What is a Satellite?

Objective: Introduce the concept of satellites, explaining what they are and why they are launched into space.
Content:
- Simple explanation of satellites, their parts, and how they orbit the Earth.
- Examples of satellites that children know or that affect their daily lives (satellite TV, GPS).

Axis 2: What does the PACE Satellite Do?

Objective: Introduce the purpose of the PACE satellite and its mission to study the oceans, climate, and environment.
Content: Explain that PACE observes from space and measures things we can't see from Earth, such as the amount of phytoplankton in the ocean and pollution in the air.
- Use simple words to describe scientific terms like phytoplankton and aerosols.

Axis 3: Oceans and Phytoplankton

Objectives: Teach students the importance of phytoplankton in the oceans and its relationship to planetary health.
Content: Explain what phytoplankton is, why it's important for marine animals, and how it helps clean the air we breathe.
- Relationship between ocean health and climate change.

Axis 4: How PACE Helps the Planet

Objective: Show how the PACE satellite helps the planet by studying pollution and climate change.
Content: Explain how PACE can see how much pollution is in the air and water, and how this information helps scientists protect the Earth.
- Discuss how the data collected by PACE helps predict problems and take better care of our environment.

Axis 5: Space and Satellites

Objective: Understand the relationship between Earth and space and how satellites help study our planet.
Content: Basic introduction to space, gravity, and why satellites can float around the Earth.
- Relationship between Earth and outer space, emphasizing that although we can't see satellites, they help us learn a lot about our world.

Axis 6: Playing Scientist: Simple Experiments

Objectives: Allow children to experiment with key concepts studied by the PACE satellite.
Content: Conduct simple experiments that represent water pollution, such as pouring different liquids into a glass of water to simulate pollution and discussing how PACE can see these things from space.
- Experiment with a flashlight and transparent objects to show how aerosols affect sunlight.

Axis 7: The Future of Oceans and Climate

Objective: Reflect on the future of the planet and how technologies like the PACE satellite can help create a better world.
Content: Discuss the challenges facing the oceans due to climate change and pollution.
- Discuss how students can contribute to environmental care in their daily lives.

Supporting Tools

Videos and animations: Use simple videos that explain how satellites work, specifically PACE.
Online simulation games
Interactive website
- The project will be linked to a website where teachers and students can find adapted bibliographic material, videos, activities, and games. This material will allow for an easy understanding of the satellite's functions and mission.

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The material includes activity guides and project building with recyclable materials.

Materials handling will involve working with reliefs, textures, and piece sizes to promote inclusion for people with visual difficulties.

The tools used for project development were Canva and CapCut, both of which allowed for a more interactive development of the project.

2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge

GIFE Team