On Dec 12 2012, the following three organizations: NASA, Discovery Education and i.am.angel foundation (The i.am.angel foundation was launched by will.i.am, a founding member of the musical group the Black Eyed Peas.) launched a VFT, "virtual field trip" to Mars.
As Sean Cavanagh posted on Education Week, "The program will include information presented by scientists and engineers who have worked on the rover project, including Leland Melvin, NASA associate administrator for education and an astronaut, and Dave Lavery, program executive for NASA's solar system exploration and the Curiosity's mission."
Since I am a Detroit Lion fan (yeah I know), it is of interest that Leland Melvin was drafted by the Lions as a wide receiver before hurting his hamstring and pursuing his post football interest in science.
The live stream of this VFT can be found by clicking here.
A student activity to go along with this VFT can be found by clicking here.
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