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Using NASA Resources and
Remote Access to Promote Geology
BY BRANDON RODRIGUEZ, VANESSA WOLF, ESTEBAN
BAUTISTA, SVETLANA TIMBERLAKE,
JAMES SCHIFLEY, JAMES SMITH, M. JOSEFINA
ARELLANO-JIMENEZ, AND JARED ASHCROFT
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CONTENT AREA
Chemistry, geology,
physical sciences
GRADE LEVEL
6–9
BIG IDEA/UNIT
Earth science can teach
us about space science
ESSENTIAL PRE-EXISTING
KNOWLEDGE
Names and symbols
of common chemical
elements, how to
calculate density, physical
properties of minerals
TIME REQUIRED
Approximately 1.5–2 hours
COST
About $10
SAFETY
Indirectly vented chemical
splash-proof goggles are
required for stations 1 and 4.
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Supplies used
• 4–6 small pieces of the “unknown”
(limestone) sample
• 2–4 pennies
• 2–4 ceramic streak plates
• 1–2 balances
• 1–2 graduated cylinders
• 3–4 example minerals for comparing
hardness, such as chalk, quartz or calcite
rocks
• 2–3 student calculators for station 2
• 2–3 hand-held magnifying lenses
• laptop computer with projector for remote
access
History was made when NASA sent the Mars Science
Laboratory, better known as the Curi-osity rover, to Mars.
Arriving August 2012 at
Gale Crater, Curiosity began exploring the Martian
surface, analyzing soil and rock samples, and send-
ing images and data back to Earth. One aspect of
exploration is to gain a better understanding of the
geological makeup of Mars. While Curiosity has giv-
en scientists insight into the nature and composition
of Mars, physical Martian samples must be retrieved
and investigated to ascertain an accurate geological
history of the red planet. In 2020, another rover, yet
to be named, will be sent to Mars to continue explor-
ing the planet (NASA 2017a).
In what seems like science fiction, core samples
on Mars will be collected, packaged, and returned to
an established launching device that will transport
the samples to Earth (NASA 2017b). This process op-
erates like an interplanetary t-shirt cannon, loading
rock samples into a sample launcher that will fire the
Martian rocks back to Earth, and represents a com-
plex network of devices and satellites that make up
the Mars Sample Return (MSR) Program.
While still in its infancy, the MSR epitomizes the
need to attract young students to science. These stu-
dents will be the future investigators, and developing
consequential studies that they can partake in at the
onset of their science education is essential for ad-
vancing interest in projects such as the MSR. The ac-
tivity described in this article was developed with the
goal of increasing middle school students’ interest in
science using a multidisciplinary geology and chem-
istry project that revolves around the MSR program.
Setting the stage
Before students begin the activities, a short presen-
tation is shared regarding the forthcoming research
NASA will perform on the geological samples from
Mars (see Online Supplemental Materials). Students
are then told an unknown rock sample has arrived
from Mars, and they are challenged to use existing
methods they have covered in their Earth science
curriculum to determine its composition.
Interest is immediately captured when they learn
they will have remote access to a scanning electron
microscope, and that a scientist at a local college will
help validate their findings using an elemental analy-
sis technique called energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS),
allowing us to see what types of elements are pres-
ent and in what ratio. While not absolutely essential
for the lab experience, this remote access session is a
free service available to educators as part of the RAIN
network, represented by 16 university sites across the
| FIGURE 1A AND 1B: Death Valley mountain
range (A) and images of Martian mountains
sent back from NASA’s Curiosity rover (B)
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United States that allow for live virtual imaging (Ash-
croft et al. 2018). This virtual experience, done in real
time via an online scheduling tool, allows students to
remotely control university-caliber lab equipment, thus
lowering the barrier for communities without easy ac-
cess to technology (see Nano4me.org in Resources). The
SEM and EDS instruments can be reserved for a whole
class day, although the remote access viewing for this
activity only requires 20 minutes, wherein students can
control the instrument from their own computer, under
the direction of the technician in real time.
Engage
Students, excited to apply their background knowl-
edge to a space exploration theme, are engaged when
asked to identify which of two pictures (Figures 1A
and 1B) depicts a Martian landscape. Approximately
90% of students choose picture A, an image of Death
Valley, and this confusion in seeing just how similar
the Martian landscape is compared to that of Earth
results in quick interest from students.
Explore
In implementing this activity, students collect unique
data at five separate stations, done in groups. Several
small samples of the unknown rock sample (limestone)
are provided at each station for student testing. Stu-
dents, wearing safety goggles, move station to station,
taking with them their guided notes and observation
sheet. A timer is used on a projector to count down the
time at each station, with six to eight minutes being suf-
ficient. Students who may need extra processing time
to analyze the data after leaving the station are provid-
ed with additional image-rich reference sheets that are
also posted at each station. Each station has a reference
sheet with printed guidelines to ensure that students
can complete the experiment at each station (see Online
Supplemental Materials).
Station 1: Color, hardness, and streak
Students collect data on physical properties of the un-
known rock sample (limestone). Using simple magni-
fying lenses, students note characteristics such as the
rocks’ cleavage and luster. Several other example rocks
are also included for student comparison, as described
below. The station reference sheet contains an anchor
chart for students to recall academic language they
would have learned within the original geology unit.
Students use porcelain tiles to conduct a streak test
to determine the mineral’s color in powdered form. By
“streaking” the rock specimen across porcelain, a small
amount of powdered rock is fixed to the surface of the
plate and, based on the color of the powder, it is possible
to ascertain the identity of the unknown rock. Students
also conduct a Mohs hardness test, and are provided
with several mineral samples to compare their unknown
sample against. For example, known samples of talc,
calcite, quartz, and even a penny are used to “scratch”
the surface of the unknown mineral, and depending on
the “scratch,” hardness of these known samples can be
compared to the hardness of the unknown. These can
be any rock or mineral samples easily available, and are
obtained in most school resource kits or available online.
Having just a couple of each at this station allows for re-
use over the years. Because hardness is a relative scale,
their findings (which are compared to a reference sheet,
Figure 2) give them a range (in our case 4–6), and are not
sufficient for them to identify the sample from the one
station alone.
| FIGURE 2: Example of guided notes
provided at each station for student
reference during the activity
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Station 2: Density
Because density can be a difficult concept for middle
school students, students should already have expe-
rience in calculating density and performing water
displacement tests prior to this activity. Students are
provided a scale and graduated cylinder, as well as
several sizes of their unknown rock sample. By mass-
ing the rock sample, students get the number in grams,
and by dropping their rock in a graduated cylinder of
water, they obtain the volume in milliliters. Perform-
ing a simple mass over displacement ratio allows stu-
dents to determine the density of their rock sample.
The calculation is scaffolded for lower grades in their
guided notes, at which point students should be able
to determine the density of their unknown sample to
be between 2.6 and 2.9 g/cm3.
Station 3: Flame test station
In order to avoid having an open flame in the class-
room, a short video was prepared (see “Flame test for
RAIN lab” in Resources), demonstrating this station,
which can be used during the activity as either a stu-
dent station or viewed as a whole class. As the four
known solutions are misted across the flame, students
observe the flame color, which can be compared to a
reference sheet (Figure 3) to facilitate the connections
between the flame color and cation (element). For
example, in this implementation we used calcium,
barium, copper, and strontium, although numerous
other metals could be used to observe other colors.
The resultant color of each cation is noted, and then
matched to a similar solution containing the unknown
rock sample dissolved in water. Students determine
that the unknown sample produces an orange-red
flame, similar to that found in the calcium or stron-
tium solutions, allowing them to classify the iden-
tity of the unknown rock’s elemental makeup, while
ruling out metals such as copper, which produces a
green flame. Students have identified a critical piece
of information, but not a conclusive one, since the or-
ange-red flame color is indicative of both calcium and
strontium. It should also be noted that many minerals
contain calcium and strontium. Therefore, a number
of tests should be completed and compared before
identifying the unknown rock sample. Students are,
however, beginning to get close to a conclusion by us-
ing a process of elimination on their guided notes, rul-
ing out candidates that do not contain the orange-red,
flame-inducing metal.
Station 4: Acid test
While many students are excited at the idea of using
acid, the fourth station is quite a simple and safe test.
Students are provided an eye dropper with a small
amount of white vinegar. Adding several drops of
the vinegar to a piece of their known sample gener-
ates the formation of bubbles. The bubbles are from
the carbon dioxide that is produced when carbonate
is reacted with the vinegar.
The bubbles indicate the presence of the carbon-
ate ion (CO
3
2-) anion in the unknown rock sample.
Middle school students are unfamiliar with acid-
base reactions, and as such, the student-guided notes
are used to assist determination of what the bubbles
| FIGURE 3: Flame ionization color-matching
table for element identification
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Safety
Teachers comfortable with demonstrations, in-
cluding fire, can perform station 3 at the front of
the class for students, providing that proper safety
protocol are followed. This should be a demon-
stration only and not a hands-on activity. Using
methanol or other alcohols can be very dangerous
and unpredictable. Alcohols have a low flash point
and are extremely flammable. It is too dangerous
to use alcohol as a carrier for this demonstration,
even if all safety precautions are taken. This is
especially true at the middle school level. A safer
alternative to the alcohol method is the wooden-
splint method, which is described by the American
Chemical Society. It can be accessed at: www.acs.
org/content/dam/acsorg/about/governance/
committees/chemicalsafety/safetypractices/
flame-tests-demonstration.pdf. Additional safety
information can be found at http://static.nsta.org/
files/ss0811_10.pdf.
Barium chloride is highly toxic. Precautions
must be taken to avoid ingestion of the salt or so-
lution. Wear proper personal protective equipment
when preparing solutions. Students should wear
chemical splash goggles and avoid contact with
solutions when performing this experiment. Wash
hands after handling materials used to prepare for
or perform this experiment. Caution should be tak-
en around open flames (Bunsen burner or propane
torch). Ensure lab bench is clear of flammable ma-
terials (solvents, papers, etc.) when performing this
experiment. Students should be closely supervised
when performing this experiment. Have a water
source (beaker of water) on hand to extinguish the
splints or cotton swabs and review MSDSs for each
solution for proper and environmentally safe dis-
posal. Conduct the flame test either under a fume
hood or behind a safety shield.
signify. Students are generally aware of carbon diox-
ide as either something we expel from breathing or
as bubbles in their soda, allowing for connections to
background knowledge.
Station 5: Scanning electron
microscope
Explain
Once the chemical and physical tests are completed,
students are given time to reflect on their findings with
their group to determine the identity of the unknown
rock sample using the information about specific rocks
located on their worksheet (Figure 4). Students then
convene as a class for remote access to a scanning
electron microscope (SEM) with elemental analysis to
validate their conclusion. The RAIN partner, having
previously been provided with a sample of limestone,
has loaded the mineral onto the SEM equipped with el-
emental analysis. (Supply the rock sample to the RAIN
network one or two weeks in advance.). An image of
the unknown/limestone rock sample is obtained and
elemental analysis performed. Elemental analysis will
illustrate the presence of calcium, carbon, and oxygen,
thereby verifying the sample as “Martian limestone,”
as clearly shown on the SEM interface. Students will
capture this in their guided notes for station 5, not-
ing the presence of elements described in the Analy-
sis section of their handouts. Using the findings from
their previous tests at stations 1–4, they will now have
enough information to support the claim as to the na-
ture of their sample, insofar as it matches up with the
description on their worksheet. Students should have
identified the unknown rock sample and from the SEM
image and elemental analysis either confirmed or in-
validated their previous conclusion. Diverse learners
will still have their reference sheets to facilitate conclu-
sion drawing to allow them to follow along.
Extend
Upon completing the activity, it is always our position
that activities such as this should be coupled with further
research, expressed through reading and writing. NASA
Jet Propulsion Laboratory has numerous websites con-
taining description of this research, the Mars Sample Re-
turn program, and upcoming Mars and planetary mis-
sions, including images obtained from real satellites and
rovers (see Resources). These resources ensure opportu-
nities for students to extend their excitement for space
and future exploration with the content they established
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| FIGURE 4: Student worksheet
Death Valley in California is the lowest place in North America
at 86 m (282 ft.) below sea level. Yet, the basin
is surrounded by towering mountain peaks frosted with snow.
Steady drought and some of Earth’s hottest
temperatures make Death Valley a land of extremes. Death
Valley’s oldest rocks are at least 1.7 billion years
old. Around 500 million years ago, Death Valley was the site
of a warm, shallow sea. Today, springs and creeks
still exist in Death Valley that contain fish, a remnant of about
15,000 years ago when lakes and marshes were
plentiful.
Identify an unknown mineral
Part 1: Investigation
Station 1: Physical properties
Color: What color is the mineral sample?
_____________________________________________________
_______________________________
Luster: How does the mineral reflect light?
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________
Hardness: Put an X through each hardness that you can
determine is NOT the hardness of the mineral:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
What is the Moh’s hardness of the mineral?
_____________________________________________________
____________________________
Streak: What is the color of the powdered mineral?
_____________________________________________________
___________________
Station 2: Density
Record the mass of the mineral sample: mass
mineral
= _________ g
Record the volume of water in the cylinder BEFORE adding the
mineral: volume
water
= _________ mL
Record the volume in the cylinder AFTER adding the mineral:
volume
water + mineral
= _________ mL
Volume
mineral
is the (volume
water+ mineral
) minus (volume
water
). Calculate the volume of the mineral:
V = ___________ mL – ___________ mL = ___________ mL
Density
mineral
is equal to (mass
mineral
) divided by (volume
mineral
). Calculate the density of the mineral:
d = g
mL
= ___________ g/mL
Station 3: Flame test
Flame color: What color flame does the mineral produce when
burned? ________________________
What cation (element) does this color suggest is present in the
mineral? _________________________
Station 4: Acid test
CaCO
3
+ 2HCl → CO
2
+ H
2
O + Ca++ + 2Cl--
Acid test: Did bubbles form when the powdered mineral was
placed in acid? Yes No
What would cause bubbles to form?
_____________________________________________________
Station 5: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and elemental
analysis
Did the nanoscale image of the mineral reveal a crystalline
structure at the nano level? Yes No
What elements were found in the elemental analysis?
________________________________________
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in this geology lesson. NASA Education also has several
labs focused on how these geological samples will be ex-
tracted and sent back to Earth, allowing for teachers to
use this activity as part of a larger NGSS-aligned unit of
space and Earth science.
Evaluate
Students were assessed based on their ability to not
just pick the correct rock sample, but had to support
their conclusion via their guided notes as to which
rock samples they eliminated and why. That is to
say, if a student correctly ruled out obsidian, they
had correctly completed the tasks at Station 1. If
they had correctly eliminated fluorite, they correctly
identified that structure did not contain carbonate.
Students typically were found to either propose their
sample was limestone (correct) or granite (incorrect),
due to similarities in density, acid test, and elemen-
tal composition. An example rubric for successful
analysis and identification of the unknown mineral
is shown in Figure 5. While students can simply dis-
cuss how they arrived at their conclusions, there also
exists a written assessment opportunity here, where
teachers can ensure active participation in the reflec-
tion and conclusion by having students write a brief
summary of how their data led them to rule out some
possibilities while supporting their conclusions.
Conclusion
Geology is a big part of the exploration of planets in our
solar system and beyond. If given a meaningful narra-
tive to appreciate this field, such as the future explora-
tion of Mars, the technology it employs, and the careers
Part 2: Analysis
Using the data you collected, which rock or mineral
from Death Valley did you investigate today?
Circle the one that has the most qualities in common
with the mineral you investigated.
Obsidian
A dense volcanic glass used by early California
peoples to make tools, weapons, and art. Formed
by a chain of volcanos around 65 million years ago.
Colored black, blue, brown, and other colors. Luster is
glassy. Hardness of 5. Density 2.6 g/mL. Not crumbly;
instead, it breaks into pieces that form a ripple
pattern. Elemental makeup of Si, O, Fe, Mg.
Granite
A lava rock that formed in parts of Death Valley up
to 145 million years ago. Cut and polished, it is
commonly used for kitchen counters. In its raw form,
granite has a dull to pearly luster. Colored gray, black,
orange, pink, and white with variations in a single
sample. Hardness of 6–7. White streak. Density 2.65–
2.75 g/mL. Elemental makeup of Ca, Si, O, P, Na, Fe.
| FIGURE 4: Student worksheet (continued)
Limestone
A rock made from the fossils of the marine shells
and coral that lived in the ancient seas of Death
Valley. Colored clear, white, tan, gray, light brown,
or greenish. Luster is dull to pearly. Hardness of
2–4. White streak. Density 2.3–2.7 g/mL. Elemental
makeup of CaCO
3
and Si.
Fluorite
A mineral found in mines that were excavated in
the 1930s in Death Valley before it was a protected
wilderness zone. Colored vibrant purple, red, or
green. Luster dull to vitreous. Hardness of 4. White
streak. Density 3–3.6 g/mL. Chemical formula CaF
2
.
Strontianite
A rare mineral salt formed from hot water that
flowed through rocks over millions of years (called
hydrothermal circulation). Colored clear, white, gray,
light brown. Luster vitreous or greasy. Hardness
of 2–4. White streak. Density 3.7 g/mL. Chemical
formula SrCO
3
.
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it will provide for, geology can be used as a subject
to increase the passion and interest of middle school
students in the sciences (Childers and Jones 2015; Shin
2003). This activity, in conjunction with space explora-
tion and the Mars Sample Return Program, will be a re-
source for middle school educators to help infuse inter-
esting, state-of-the-art technology and research projects
into their classroom curriculum. Concurrently, having
students not just observe but actively participate in the
use of the types of scientific equipment they would
use in college and beyond provides an exciting oppor-
tunity for students to get a glimpse of what careers in
science would look like. Blending topics of student in-
terest with exciting technological tools could be a real
asset for promoting STEM. •
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The authors would like to thank the assisting RAIN tech-
nicians. RAIN is a network supported by National Science
Foundation grant DUE1204279. The expertise of the
NASA Educator Professional Development Collaborative
is greatly appreciated. Thanks to Jill Mayorga and Danyal
Dar for preparation of the manuscript. Esteban Bautista
is supported by BUILD PODER, funded by the National
Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National In-
stitutes of Health under award number RL5GM118975.
REFERENCES
Ashcroft, J.M., A.O. Cakmak, J. Blatti, E. Bautista, V. Wolf, D.
David,
J. Arellano-Jimenez, R. Tsui, R. Hill, A. Klejna, J.S. Smith, G.
Glass, T. Suchomski, K.J. Schroeder, R.K. Ehrman. 2018. It’s
RAINing : Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology
to Promote Student Success. Current Issues in Emerging
eLearning 5 (1).
Childers, G., and M.G. Jones. 2015. Students as virtual
scientists:
An exploration of students’ and teachers’ perceived realness
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missions/mars-sample-return-msr.
NGSS Lead States. 2013. Next Generation Science Standards:
For
states, by states. Washington, DC: National Academies Press.
www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standards.
FIGURE 5: Rubric for geology lab
4
Mastery
3
Accomplished
2
Adequate
1
Developing
0
Inadequate
Analysis and
identification of
unknown mineral
Student correctly
identifies
limestone
(CaCO
3
) using
analysis of data
collected from
each station.
Student
successfully
collected data
and correctly
analyzed two
of the three:
calcium ion
from the flame
test, carbonate
from acid test,
or correctly
calculated
density.
Successfully
chose limestone
after imaging
and elemental
analysis using
SEM.
Student correctly
identified either
calcium ion
from the flame
test, carbonate
from acid test,
or correctly
calculated
density. Was able
to determine
identity of
mineral from
the SEM image
and elemental
analysis.
Student was
unable to
identify chemical
or physical
properties of the
unknown mineral,
but successfully
identified
limestone using
SEM imaging
and elemental
analysis.
Student was
unable to
identify chemical
or physical
properties of the
unknown mineral
and was unable
to determine
the identity of
limestone using
the SEM imaging
and elemental
analysis.
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Brandon Rodriguez ([email protected]) is the education
specialist of the Educator Professional Development
Collaborative at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in
Pasadena, California. Jared Ashcroft is a chemistry professor
and
Vanessa Wolf and Svetlana Timberlake are undergraduate
students in the Department of Physical Sciences at Pasadena
City College in Pasadena, California. Esteban Bautista is an
undergraduate student in the Department of Chemistry at East
Los Angeles College in Monterey Park, California. James
Schifley, James Smith, and M. Josefina Arellano-Jimenez are
professors in the Remote Access in Nanotechnology
collaborative.
Shin, Y. 2003. Virtual experiment environment design for
science
education. Proceedings of the 2003 International Conference
on Cyberworlds 388–95.
RESOURCES
Flame test for RAIN lab—https://youtu.be/qWJev8imLfQ
Nano4me.org—nano4me.org/remoteaccess
NASA Science: Mars exploration program images—https://
Connecting to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS
Lead States 2013)
• The chart below makes one set of connections between the
instruction outlined in this article and the NGSS. Other valid
connections are likely; however, space restrictions prevent us
from listing all possibilities.
• The materials, lessons, and activities outlined in the article are
just one step toward reaching the performance expectations
listed below.
Standard
MS-PS1 Matter and Its Interactions
www.nextgenscience.org/dci-arrangement/ms-ps1-matter-and-
its-interactions
Performance Expectation
MS-PS1-2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of
substances before and after the substances interact to determine
if a
chemical change has occurred.
DIMENSIONS CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS
Science and Engineering Practice
Analyzing and Interpreting Data Students use data sources to
rule out incorrect possibilities
in order to correctly identify an unknown rock.
Disciplinary Core Idea
Structure and Properties of Matter
MS-PS1-2: Each pure substance has characteristic physical
and chemical properties (for any bulk quantity under given
conditions) that can be used to identify it.
Students are provided an unknown rock sample at
the beginning of their investigation and use physical
characteristics or chemical changes to identify the unknown
rock.
Crosscutting Concept
Patterns Students analyze tests results from an unknown rock
sample to determine whether its origin is here on Earth or
extraterrestrial.
mars.nasa.gov/multimedia/images
NASA Science: Solar system exploration—https://
solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/target
NASA Teach—www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach
ONLINE SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Presentation—www.nsta.org/scope1804
Station reference sheets—www.nsta.org/scope1804
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Sample Outline:
Topic
By Student Smith
COM201
Instructor Name
Today’s Date
*Please note that the purpose of this template is to assist you
with correctly formatting an outline. This sample outline is not
on an approved topic, and the thesis statement, main points, and
supporting details should not be used in your outline.Please
carefully review the Assignment Overview document (located in
assignment link) for the approved topics.Also, your outline
should not include complete paragraphs, entire speech, or an
essay. *
Topic: Insert topic here. Introduction
Capture your audience’s attention with a quote, anecdote, or
personal experience
Build up to the main reason for the speech
Summarize the main idea and briefly state the main
pointsWorking with Microsoft WordCreating a
PresentationBuilding on Previous Work First Main Point:
Working with Microsoft Word
Move an outline numbered item to the appropriate numbering
level
Help plan speech and organize thoughts Second Main Point:
Creating a Presentation
Creating a presentation from a Word outline (Benefits of an
Outline, 1)Uses the heading styles Heading styles are applied
when you use numbered outlinesEach paragraph formatted with
the Heading 1 style becomes a new slide, each Heading 2
becomes the first level of text, and so on.
ProceduresOpen the document and use it to create a presentation
Open the File menu Main Point 3: Building on previous work
Use heading styles to create longer documents
To learn more about Outline view, review Microsoft Word Help
Conclusion
Restate your main pointsWorking with Microsoft WordCreating
a Presentation (Effective Use of a Presentation, 2)Building on
Previous Work
Summarize the presented ideas
Restate introduction or conclude with a compelling remark
Sources
1.Benefits of an Outline. (2015). Importance of an Outline.
Retrieved from
http://www.inspiration.com/visual-learning/outlining.org
2. Effective Use of a Presentation. (2018). Retrieved from
https://www.effectiveuseofpresentation.edu

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  • 1. Using NASA Resources and Remote Access to Promote Geology BY BRANDON RODRIGUEZ, VANESSA WOLF, ESTEBAN BAUTISTA, SVETLANA TIMBERLAKE, JAMES SCHIFLEY, JAMES SMITH, M. JOSEFINA ARELLANO-JIMENEZ, AND JARED ASHCROFT 4 8 CONTENT AREA Chemistry, geology, physical sciences GRADE LEVEL 6–9 BIG IDEA/UNIT Earth science can teach us about space science ESSENTIAL PRE-EXISTING KNOWLEDGE Names and symbols of common chemical elements, how to calculate density, physical
  • 2. properties of minerals TIME REQUIRED Approximately 1.5–2 hours COST About $10 SAFETY Indirectly vented chemical splash-proof goggles are required for stations 1 and 4. A p r i l / M a y 2 0 18 4 9 Supplies used • 4–6 small pieces of the “unknown” (limestone) sample • 2–4 pennies • 2–4 ceramic streak plates • 1–2 balances • 1–2 graduated cylinders • 3–4 example minerals for comparing hardness, such as chalk, quartz or calcite rocks
  • 3. • 2–3 student calculators for station 2 • 2–3 hand-held magnifying lenses • laptop computer with projector for remote access History was made when NASA sent the Mars Science Laboratory, better known as the Curi-osity rover, to Mars. Arriving August 2012 at Gale Crater, Curiosity began exploring the Martian surface, analyzing soil and rock samples, and send- ing images and data back to Earth. One aspect of exploration is to gain a better understanding of the geological makeup of Mars. While Curiosity has giv- en scientists insight into the nature and composition of Mars, physical Martian samples must be retrieved and investigated to ascertain an accurate geological history of the red planet. In 2020, another rover, yet to be named, will be sent to Mars to continue explor- ing the planet (NASA 2017a). In what seems like science fiction, core samples on Mars will be collected, packaged, and returned to an established launching device that will transport the samples to Earth (NASA 2017b). This process op- erates like an interplanetary t-shirt cannon, loading rock samples into a sample launcher that will fire the Martian rocks back to Earth, and represents a com- plex network of devices and satellites that make up the Mars Sample Return (MSR) Program. While still in its infancy, the MSR epitomizes the need to attract young students to science. These stu-
  • 4. dents will be the future investigators, and developing consequential studies that they can partake in at the onset of their science education is essential for ad- vancing interest in projects such as the MSR. The ac- tivity described in this article was developed with the goal of increasing middle school students’ interest in science using a multidisciplinary geology and chem- istry project that revolves around the MSR program. Setting the stage Before students begin the activities, a short presen- tation is shared regarding the forthcoming research NASA will perform on the geological samples from Mars (see Online Supplemental Materials). Students are then told an unknown rock sample has arrived from Mars, and they are challenged to use existing methods they have covered in their Earth science curriculum to determine its composition. Interest is immediately captured when they learn they will have remote access to a scanning electron microscope, and that a scientist at a local college will help validate their findings using an elemental analy- sis technique called energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), allowing us to see what types of elements are pres- ent and in what ratio. While not absolutely essential for the lab experience, this remote access session is a free service available to educators as part of the RAIN network, represented by 16 university sites across the | FIGURE 1A AND 1B: Death Valley mountain range (A) and images of Martian mountains sent back from NASA’s Curiosity rover (B) 5 0
  • 5. United States that allow for live virtual imaging (Ash- croft et al. 2018). This virtual experience, done in real time via an online scheduling tool, allows students to remotely control university-caliber lab equipment, thus lowering the barrier for communities without easy ac- cess to technology (see Nano4me.org in Resources). The SEM and EDS instruments can be reserved for a whole class day, although the remote access viewing for this activity only requires 20 minutes, wherein students can control the instrument from their own computer, under the direction of the technician in real time. Engage Students, excited to apply their background knowl- edge to a space exploration theme, are engaged when asked to identify which of two pictures (Figures 1A and 1B) depicts a Martian landscape. Approximately 90% of students choose picture A, an image of Death Valley, and this confusion in seeing just how similar the Martian landscape is compared to that of Earth results in quick interest from students. Explore In implementing this activity, students collect unique data at five separate stations, done in groups. Several small samples of the unknown rock sample (limestone) are provided at each station for student testing. Stu- dents, wearing safety goggles, move station to station, taking with them their guided notes and observation sheet. A timer is used on a projector to count down the time at each station, with six to eight minutes being suf- ficient. Students who may need extra processing time to analyze the data after leaving the station are provid-
  • 6. ed with additional image-rich reference sheets that are also posted at each station. Each station has a reference sheet with printed guidelines to ensure that students can complete the experiment at each station (see Online Supplemental Materials). Station 1: Color, hardness, and streak Students collect data on physical properties of the un- known rock sample (limestone). Using simple magni- fying lenses, students note characteristics such as the rocks’ cleavage and luster. Several other example rocks are also included for student comparison, as described below. The station reference sheet contains an anchor chart for students to recall academic language they would have learned within the original geology unit. Students use porcelain tiles to conduct a streak test to determine the mineral’s color in powdered form. By “streaking” the rock specimen across porcelain, a small amount of powdered rock is fixed to the surface of the plate and, based on the color of the powder, it is possible to ascertain the identity of the unknown rock. Students also conduct a Mohs hardness test, and are provided with several mineral samples to compare their unknown sample against. For example, known samples of talc, calcite, quartz, and even a penny are used to “scratch” the surface of the unknown mineral, and depending on the “scratch,” hardness of these known samples can be compared to the hardness of the unknown. These can be any rock or mineral samples easily available, and are obtained in most school resource kits or available online. Having just a couple of each at this station allows for re- use over the years. Because hardness is a relative scale, their findings (which are compared to a reference sheet, Figure 2) give them a range (in our case 4–6), and are not sufficient for them to identify the sample from the one
  • 7. station alone. | FIGURE 2: Example of guided notes provided at each station for student reference during the activity A p r i l / M a y 2 0 18 5 1 BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN “ROCKS FOR JOCKS” AND THE MARS SAMPLE RETURN PROGRAM Station 2: Density Because density can be a difficult concept for middle school students, students should already have expe- rience in calculating density and performing water displacement tests prior to this activity. Students are provided a scale and graduated cylinder, as well as several sizes of their unknown rock sample. By mass- ing the rock sample, students get the number in grams, and by dropping their rock in a graduated cylinder of water, they obtain the volume in milliliters. Perform- ing a simple mass over displacement ratio allows stu- dents to determine the density of their rock sample. The calculation is scaffolded for lower grades in their guided notes, at which point students should be able to determine the density of their unknown sample to be between 2.6 and 2.9 g/cm3. Station 3: Flame test station In order to avoid having an open flame in the class- room, a short video was prepared (see “Flame test for RAIN lab” in Resources), demonstrating this station, which can be used during the activity as either a stu-
  • 8. dent station or viewed as a whole class. As the four known solutions are misted across the flame, students observe the flame color, which can be compared to a reference sheet (Figure 3) to facilitate the connections between the flame color and cation (element). For example, in this implementation we used calcium, barium, copper, and strontium, although numerous other metals could be used to observe other colors. The resultant color of each cation is noted, and then matched to a similar solution containing the unknown rock sample dissolved in water. Students determine that the unknown sample produces an orange-red flame, similar to that found in the calcium or stron- tium solutions, allowing them to classify the iden- tity of the unknown rock’s elemental makeup, while ruling out metals such as copper, which produces a green flame. Students have identified a critical piece of information, but not a conclusive one, since the or- ange-red flame color is indicative of both calcium and strontium. It should also be noted that many minerals contain calcium and strontium. Therefore, a number of tests should be completed and compared before identifying the unknown rock sample. Students are, however, beginning to get close to a conclusion by us- ing a process of elimination on their guided notes, rul- ing out candidates that do not contain the orange-red, flame-inducing metal. Station 4: Acid test While many students are excited at the idea of using acid, the fourth station is quite a simple and safe test. Students are provided an eye dropper with a small amount of white vinegar. Adding several drops of the vinegar to a piece of their known sample gener- ates the formation of bubbles. The bubbles are from the carbon dioxide that is produced when carbonate
  • 9. is reacted with the vinegar. The bubbles indicate the presence of the carbon- ate ion (CO 3 2-) anion in the unknown rock sample. Middle school students are unfamiliar with acid- base reactions, and as such, the student-guided notes are used to assist determination of what the bubbles | FIGURE 3: Flame ionization color-matching table for element identification 5 2 Safety Teachers comfortable with demonstrations, in- cluding fire, can perform station 3 at the front of the class for students, providing that proper safety protocol are followed. This should be a demon- stration only and not a hands-on activity. Using methanol or other alcohols can be very dangerous and unpredictable. Alcohols have a low flash point and are extremely flammable. It is too dangerous to use alcohol as a carrier for this demonstration, even if all safety precautions are taken. This is especially true at the middle school level. A safer alternative to the alcohol method is the wooden- splint method, which is described by the American Chemical Society. It can be accessed at: www.acs. org/content/dam/acsorg/about/governance/ committees/chemicalsafety/safetypractices/
  • 10. flame-tests-demonstration.pdf. Additional safety information can be found at http://static.nsta.org/ files/ss0811_10.pdf. Barium chloride is highly toxic. Precautions must be taken to avoid ingestion of the salt or so- lution. Wear proper personal protective equipment when preparing solutions. Students should wear chemical splash goggles and avoid contact with solutions when performing this experiment. Wash hands after handling materials used to prepare for or perform this experiment. Caution should be tak- en around open flames (Bunsen burner or propane torch). Ensure lab bench is clear of flammable ma- terials (solvents, papers, etc.) when performing this experiment. Students should be closely supervised when performing this experiment. Have a water source (beaker of water) on hand to extinguish the splints or cotton swabs and review MSDSs for each solution for proper and environmentally safe dis- posal. Conduct the flame test either under a fume hood or behind a safety shield. signify. Students are generally aware of carbon diox- ide as either something we expel from breathing or as bubbles in their soda, allowing for connections to background knowledge. Station 5: Scanning electron microscope Explain Once the chemical and physical tests are completed, students are given time to reflect on their findings with their group to determine the identity of the unknown rock sample using the information about specific rocks
  • 11. located on their worksheet (Figure 4). Students then convene as a class for remote access to a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with elemental analysis to validate their conclusion. The RAIN partner, having previously been provided with a sample of limestone, has loaded the mineral onto the SEM equipped with el- emental analysis. (Supply the rock sample to the RAIN network one or two weeks in advance.). An image of the unknown/limestone rock sample is obtained and elemental analysis performed. Elemental analysis will illustrate the presence of calcium, carbon, and oxygen, thereby verifying the sample as “Martian limestone,” as clearly shown on the SEM interface. Students will capture this in their guided notes for station 5, not- ing the presence of elements described in the Analy- sis section of their handouts. Using the findings from their previous tests at stations 1–4, they will now have enough information to support the claim as to the na- ture of their sample, insofar as it matches up with the description on their worksheet. Students should have identified the unknown rock sample and from the SEM image and elemental analysis either confirmed or in- validated their previous conclusion. Diverse learners will still have their reference sheets to facilitate conclu- sion drawing to allow them to follow along. Extend Upon completing the activity, it is always our position that activities such as this should be coupled with further research, expressed through reading and writing. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory has numerous websites con- taining description of this research, the Mars Sample Re- turn program, and upcoming Mars and planetary mis- sions, including images obtained from real satellites and rovers (see Resources). These resources ensure opportu-
  • 12. nities for students to extend their excitement for space and future exploration with the content they established A p r i l / M a y 2 0 18 5 3 BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN “ROCKS FOR JOCKS” AND THE MARS SAMPLE RETURN PROGRAM | FIGURE 4: Student worksheet Death Valley in California is the lowest place in North America at 86 m (282 ft.) below sea level. Yet, the basin is surrounded by towering mountain peaks frosted with snow. Steady drought and some of Earth’s hottest temperatures make Death Valley a land of extremes. Death Valley’s oldest rocks are at least 1.7 billion years old. Around 500 million years ago, Death Valley was the site of a warm, shallow sea. Today, springs and creeks still exist in Death Valley that contain fish, a remnant of about 15,000 years ago when lakes and marshes were plentiful. Identify an unknown mineral Part 1: Investigation Station 1: Physical properties Color: What color is the mineral sample? _____________________________________________________ _______________________________ Luster: How does the mineral reflect light? _____________________________________________________ _____________________________ Hardness: Put an X through each hardness that you can determine is NOT the hardness of the mineral:
  • 13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 What is the Moh’s hardness of the mineral? _____________________________________________________ ____________________________ Streak: What is the color of the powdered mineral? _____________________________________________________ ___________________ Station 2: Density Record the mass of the mineral sample: mass mineral = _________ g Record the volume of water in the cylinder BEFORE adding the mineral: volume water = _________ mL Record the volume in the cylinder AFTER adding the mineral: volume water + mineral = _________ mL Volume mineral is the (volume water+ mineral ) minus (volume water ). Calculate the volume of the mineral:
  • 14. V = ___________ mL – ___________ mL = ___________ mL Density mineral is equal to (mass mineral ) divided by (volume mineral ). Calculate the density of the mineral: d = g mL = ___________ g/mL Station 3: Flame test Flame color: What color flame does the mineral produce when burned? ________________________ What cation (element) does this color suggest is present in the mineral? _________________________ Station 4: Acid test CaCO 3 + 2HCl → CO 2 + H 2 O + Ca++ + 2Cl--
  • 15. Acid test: Did bubbles form when the powdered mineral was placed in acid? Yes No What would cause bubbles to form? _____________________________________________________ Station 5: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and elemental analysis Did the nanoscale image of the mineral reveal a crystalline structure at the nano level? Yes No What elements were found in the elemental analysis? ________________________________________ 5 4 in this geology lesson. NASA Education also has several labs focused on how these geological samples will be ex- tracted and sent back to Earth, allowing for teachers to use this activity as part of a larger NGSS-aligned unit of space and Earth science. Evaluate Students were assessed based on their ability to not just pick the correct rock sample, but had to support their conclusion via their guided notes as to which rock samples they eliminated and why. That is to say, if a student correctly ruled out obsidian, they had correctly completed the tasks at Station 1. If they had correctly eliminated fluorite, they correctly identified that structure did not contain carbonate. Students typically were found to either propose their sample was limestone (correct) or granite (incorrect), due to similarities in density, acid test, and elemen-
  • 16. tal composition. An example rubric for successful analysis and identification of the unknown mineral is shown in Figure 5. While students can simply dis- cuss how they arrived at their conclusions, there also exists a written assessment opportunity here, where teachers can ensure active participation in the reflec- tion and conclusion by having students write a brief summary of how their data led them to rule out some possibilities while supporting their conclusions. Conclusion Geology is a big part of the exploration of planets in our solar system and beyond. If given a meaningful narra- tive to appreciate this field, such as the future explora- tion of Mars, the technology it employs, and the careers Part 2: Analysis Using the data you collected, which rock or mineral from Death Valley did you investigate today? Circle the one that has the most qualities in common with the mineral you investigated. Obsidian A dense volcanic glass used by early California peoples to make tools, weapons, and art. Formed by a chain of volcanos around 65 million years ago. Colored black, blue, brown, and other colors. Luster is glassy. Hardness of 5. Density 2.6 g/mL. Not crumbly; instead, it breaks into pieces that form a ripple pattern. Elemental makeup of Si, O, Fe, Mg. Granite A lava rock that formed in parts of Death Valley up to 145 million years ago. Cut and polished, it is commonly used for kitchen counters. In its raw form, granite has a dull to pearly luster. Colored gray, black,
  • 17. orange, pink, and white with variations in a single sample. Hardness of 6–7. White streak. Density 2.65– 2.75 g/mL. Elemental makeup of Ca, Si, O, P, Na, Fe. | FIGURE 4: Student worksheet (continued) Limestone A rock made from the fossils of the marine shells and coral that lived in the ancient seas of Death Valley. Colored clear, white, tan, gray, light brown, or greenish. Luster is dull to pearly. Hardness of 2–4. White streak. Density 2.3–2.7 g/mL. Elemental makeup of CaCO 3 and Si. Fluorite A mineral found in mines that were excavated in the 1930s in Death Valley before it was a protected wilderness zone. Colored vibrant purple, red, or green. Luster dull to vitreous. Hardness of 4. White streak. Density 3–3.6 g/mL. Chemical formula CaF 2 . Strontianite A rare mineral salt formed from hot water that flowed through rocks over millions of years (called hydrothermal circulation). Colored clear, white, gray, light brown. Luster vitreous or greasy. Hardness of 2–4. White streak. Density 3.7 g/mL. Chemical formula SrCO 3 .
  • 18. A p r i l / M a y 2 0 18 5 5 BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN “ROCKS FOR JOCKS” AND THE MARS SAMPLE RETURN PROGRAM it will provide for, geology can be used as a subject to increase the passion and interest of middle school students in the sciences (Childers and Jones 2015; Shin 2003). This activity, in conjunction with space explora- tion and the Mars Sample Return Program, will be a re- source for middle school educators to help infuse inter- esting, state-of-the-art technology and research projects into their classroom curriculum. Concurrently, having students not just observe but actively participate in the use of the types of scientific equipment they would use in college and beyond provides an exciting oppor- tunity for students to get a glimpse of what careers in science would look like. Blending topics of student in- terest with exciting technological tools could be a real asset for promoting STEM. • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The authors would like to thank the assisting RAIN tech- nicians. RAIN is a network supported by National Science Foundation grant DUE1204279. The expertise of the NASA Educator Professional Development Collaborative is greatly appreciated. Thanks to Jill Mayorga and Danyal Dar for preparation of the manuscript. Esteban Bautista is supported by BUILD PODER, funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National In- stitutes of Health under award number RL5GM118975.
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  • 20. Adequate 1 Developing 0 Inadequate Analysis and identification of unknown mineral Student correctly identifies limestone (CaCO 3 ) using analysis of data collected from each station. Student successfully collected data and correctly analyzed two of the three: calcium ion from the flame test, carbonate from acid test, or correctly calculated
  • 21. density. Successfully chose limestone after imaging and elemental analysis using SEM. Student correctly identified either calcium ion from the flame test, carbonate from acid test, or correctly calculated density. Was able to determine identity of mineral from the SEM image and elemental analysis. Student was unable to identify chemical or physical properties of the unknown mineral, but successfully identified limestone using SEM imaging and elemental analysis.
  • 22. Student was unable to identify chemical or physical properties of the unknown mineral and was unable to determine the identity of limestone using the SEM imaging and elemental analysis. 5 6 Brandon Rodriguez ([email protected]) is the education specialist of the Educator Professional Development Collaborative at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Jared Ashcroft is a chemistry professor and Vanessa Wolf and Svetlana Timberlake are undergraduate students in the Department of Physical Sciences at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California. Esteban Bautista is an undergraduate student in the Department of Chemistry at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park, California. James Schifley, James Smith, and M. Josefina Arellano-Jimenez are professors in the Remote Access in Nanotechnology collaborative. Shin, Y. 2003. Virtual experiment environment design for science education. Proceedings of the 2003 International Conference
  • 23. on Cyberworlds 388–95. RESOURCES Flame test for RAIN lab—https://youtu.be/qWJev8imLfQ Nano4me.org—nano4me.org/remoteaccess NASA Science: Mars exploration program images—https:// Connecting to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS Lead States 2013) • The chart below makes one set of connections between the instruction outlined in this article and the NGSS. Other valid connections are likely; however, space restrictions prevent us from listing all possibilities. • The materials, lessons, and activities outlined in the article are just one step toward reaching the performance expectations listed below. Standard MS-PS1 Matter and Its Interactions www.nextgenscience.org/dci-arrangement/ms-ps1-matter-and- its-interactions Performance Expectation MS-PS1-2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical change has occurred. DIMENSIONS CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS Science and Engineering Practice
  • 24. Analyzing and Interpreting Data Students use data sources to rule out incorrect possibilities in order to correctly identify an unknown rock. Disciplinary Core Idea Structure and Properties of Matter MS-PS1-2: Each pure substance has characteristic physical and chemical properties (for any bulk quantity under given conditions) that can be used to identify it. Students are provided an unknown rock sample at the beginning of their investigation and use physical characteristics or chemical changes to identify the unknown rock. Crosscutting Concept Patterns Students analyze tests results from an unknown rock sample to determine whether its origin is here on Earth or extraterrestrial. mars.nasa.gov/multimedia/images NASA Science: Solar system exploration—https:// solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/target NASA Teach—www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach ONLINE SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Presentation—www.nsta.org/scope1804 Station reference sheets—www.nsta.org/scope1804 A p r i l / M a y 2 0 18 5 7 BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN “ROCKS FOR JOCKS” AND
  • 25. THE MARS SAMPLE RETURN PROGRAM Sample Outline: Topic By Student Smith COM201 Instructor Name Today’s Date *Please note that the purpose of this template is to assist you with correctly formatting an outline. This sample outline is not on an approved topic, and the thesis statement, main points, and
  • 26. supporting details should not be used in your outline.Please carefully review the Assignment Overview document (located in assignment link) for the approved topics.Also, your outline should not include complete paragraphs, entire speech, or an essay. * Topic: Insert topic here. Introduction Capture your audience’s attention with a quote, anecdote, or personal experience Build up to the main reason for the speech Summarize the main idea and briefly state the main pointsWorking with Microsoft WordCreating a PresentationBuilding on Previous Work First Main Point: Working with Microsoft Word Move an outline numbered item to the appropriate numbering level Help plan speech and organize thoughts Second Main Point: Creating a Presentation Creating a presentation from a Word outline (Benefits of an Outline, 1)Uses the heading styles Heading styles are applied when you use numbered outlinesEach paragraph formatted with the Heading 1 style becomes a new slide, each Heading 2 becomes the first level of text, and so on. ProceduresOpen the document and use it to create a presentation Open the File menu Main Point 3: Building on previous work
  • 27. Use heading styles to create longer documents To learn more about Outline view, review Microsoft Word Help Conclusion Restate your main pointsWorking with Microsoft WordCreating a Presentation (Effective Use of a Presentation, 2)Building on Previous Work Summarize the presented ideas Restate introduction or conclude with a compelling remark
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