Teacher Resources
Wide Eyes: Space Telescopes, Ice Birds, and Glowing Plants
Pre-Watch Hook
"What is something you have noticed only after looking very carefully? "
Ask the class before hitting play to activate prior knowledge.
Main Takeaway
"Scientists use special instruments, including telescopes, radar satellites, and plant-monitoring satellites, to notice things human eyes cannot easily see."
telescope
Definition: An instrument that helps scientists see faraway objects in space.
"Roman is a telescope that will take wide views of stars and galaxies."
exoplanet
Definition: A planet that is outside our solar system.
"Roman will test technology that could help scientists spot exoplanets around other stars."
radar
Definition: A way to study objects by sending out radio signals and measuring what bounces back.
"NISAR used radar to create an image of East Antarctica."
fluorescence
Definition: A very faint glow given off by something, such as a plant leaf during photosynthesis.
"FLEX will measure plant fluorescence from space to learn about plant health."
