Participants begin with classroom activities from the Understanding Light unit. The activities allow students to explore the concepts of light. They continue investigating different electromagnetic energy with the IMAGERS Electromagnetic Spectrum web site. After introductory remote sensing activities, they start the interactive component of the IMAGERS site. A story of Echo the Bat sets the stage for the interactive adventure using a Landsat mosaic of Arizona as the interface. Students need to interpret satellite imagery to receive clues to Echo's location. As students find Echo, additional content about remote sensing and biodiversity is introduced. This web site provides teachers with a vehicle for introducing complex content that can be reinforced back in the classroom through the Remote Sensing and Biodiversity units.

          We created three thematic units targeted for grades 5-8: Understanding Light, Remote Sensing, and Biodiversity. Within each unit, you will find lesson plans, reproducible worksheets, visuals, and links to useful resources. The lesson plans are organized according to the 5-E constructivist model.

       Though IMAGERS is intended for grades 5-8, we encourage you to customize the activities to fit your class and curriculum. Depending on your students' prior knowledge, you may choose to expand or omit certain activities. We hope IMAGERS enables you to introduce new and exciting science concepts to your students through interactive multimedia and constructivist activities. Happy exploring!