OBJECTIVE: To view the topography of certain regions of the world from space by viewing images photographed from orbiting U.S. Space Shuttle and Land-Sat Satellite missions.

GRADE: K-4, 5-8, 9-12

MATERIALS: U.S. Space Shuttle and Land-Sat photographs; Internet sites:

• http://www.nasa.gov
• http://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/public/images/collections.shtml

PROCEDURE: Obtain satellite photos directly from NASA or download off the Internet. Discuss the region.

PARENT/CHILD EXPERIENCE: Take a fantastic voyage with your child to the outer limits of space and see Earth and its many different regions without having to book a flight in advance!!!

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Teacher kits may be obtained from regional NASA centers. Contact NASA Headquarters, Code FEE, Washington, D.C. 20546 for further information.

EVALUATION: An awesome, breathtaking view of the earth and its regions from space without ever having to leave the ground.