DETAILED PROJECT WALKTHROUGH

Our project features an immersive web-based interactive game designed to boost students' ocean and atmospheric literacy through engaging exploration of PACE data.

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In this game, players embark on two distinct journeys: Map Ocean and Map Cloud. Each journey unfolds across multiple levels, where players encounter prompts that vividly introduce them to the NASA PACE project.

These prompts provide essential data needed to tackle challenges and progress through the levels. As players navigate through the game, they must leverage the provided data to overcome obstacles and advance.

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Upon completing the game, participants receive a comprehensive game report detailing their performance. This report highlights the data which are successfully utilized and identifies areas for improvement, and then this report will be added to the leaderboards.

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Our website also includes a dedicated webpage featuring the PACE project profile, offering valuable insights for students, educators, researchers, and the general public. In that webpage, we are including study materials on key scientific topics like Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), the carbon cycle, and how aerosols and clouds affect our climate. We’ll be regularly updating the content to stay in sync with the latest discoveries from the PACE mission! This resource will support further learning and inspire future projects related to the NASA mission.

Future Goals:

Expand Global Reach: We aim to translate our website to other languages to make our platform accessible to students worldwide, promoting ocean literacy and climate science education across diverse regions and languages.
Regular Content Updates: As new discoveries emerge from PACE and other scientific missions, we will continuously update our content to reflect the latest knowledge in oceanography, atmospheric science, and climate change.
Collaborate with Educational Institutions: We aim to partner with schools, universities, and educational organizations to integrate our platform into curriculums, making it a valuable tool for both students and educators.
Develop Advanced Features: In the future, we plan to enhance the platform with new features like virtual labs, multiplayer educational games, and deeper analysis tools for more advanced learners.
Foster Environmental Stewardship: Our long-term goal is to inspire students to become active participants in environmental conservation, empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed to address real-world challenges like climate change and ocean health.

By continuously evolving the platform and expanding its scope, we hope to create a lasting educational resource that not only teaches but motivates students to care about the planet and pursue careers in science and environmental stewardship.

Highlighted Features

Interactive gaming experience for hands-on learning
Captivating prompts to engage students
Intuitive, user-friendly and easy-to-use interface
Comprehensive study materials, such as lesson plans and multiple-choice questions
Incorporation of data from NASA's PACE satellite along with data from other space agencies.

Benefits

Real-Time Ocean Health Monitoring:
Students can explore and understand the health of the oceans using real NASA PACE data, focusing on key indicators like phytoplankton.
Engaging, Hands-On Learning:
Through interactive simulations, games, and real-world data, students engage with scientific concepts such as climate change, the carbon cycle, and ocean dynamics in an enjoyable, tangible way.
Development of Critical Thinking:
The platform promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills by encouraging hands-on experimentation and analysis of real-time data.
Inspiration and Environmental Awareness:
The tool inspires future scientists and conservationists by fostering environmental awareness and demonstrating how marine ecosystems contribute to Earth's climate and health.
Support for Educators:
Teachers benefit from comprehensive study materials such as lesson plans and multiple-choice questions, helping them integrate complex concepts into the classroom more effectively.
Informed Decision-Making:
Students gain the tools to make informed decisions on real-world environmental issues, empowering them to contribute to sustainability efforts.
User-Friendly Design:
The platform's intuitive interface ensures easy access to resources for both students and teachers, making learning more effective.
Promotion of Ocean Literacy:
It deepens students’ understanding of the oceans and their role in maintaining the global climate, promoting ocean literacy.

Tools and Languages Used

Video Editing & Design: Premiere Pro
Prototyping: Figma
Animation: Blender
Presentation Slides: Canva
Graphics Designing: Illustrator
Web Development Language: JavaScript
Game Engine: Phaser.io

GitHub Link

https://github.com/RafsanAmin/nasa-app

Initial Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYRH4UNOCBQ&feature=youtu.be

2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge

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