Probe data can be used with a spreadsheet or data analysis program to help students analyze and make interpretations.
Galileo: Probe Into Jupiter: curriculum supplement
for planetary science and astronomy (Grade Level 9-12; audience: teachers and advanced students)
Date Issued: September 1995
Topics covered: Galileo Mission to Jupiter, Jupiter's atmosphere, history of
exploration of Jupiter.
You may download electronic versions of the Brief file by clicking on the links below. If you need a reader for the Acrobat file, click here. The postscript file canot be viewed, but may be printed out on a postscript printer. Acrobat pdf (432 K)
Arrival Day Poster (8 panels)
Curriculum Module Volume 1 (18 pages, 17-34K apiece)
Educator's Slide Set Volume 1
20 slides showing Galileo's launch, the most spectacular images
from flybys of the Earth, Moon, Venus, Asteroids Gaspra and Ida and
the Shoemaker-Levy/9 impacts, accompanied by descriptions, suggestions
on educational activities, and background material not found anywhere
else. The set is available for purchase (look at
ordering information).
Holst's masterwork is a suite of pieces, each written to "describe" a different planet. A standard for planetaria, it can also be used to help set a mood for creative writing assignments, or as background music for science activities.
Symphony 41: The "Jupiter" Symphony
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The nickname "Jupiter" originated in Britain, and not with Mozart. Jupiter, the grandest of the Roman gods, was known as the bringer of joviality. Since the symphony expresses grandeur and joviality, the nickname fits.
There are any number of songs that contain references to Jupiter or Galileo. For starters:
The Arthur C Clark science fiction classics bring Jupiter into the story line. Students may also be interested in seeing the resulting films (be aware that 2001 is a difficult film for younger students (and many older!) to understand).
Bullfinch's Mythology
Jupiter and its moons are named for the ruler of Mount Olympus and many of the individuals, both divine and mortal, who entered his life. A brief summary of Jupiter's mythology is available through Online From Jupiter, but students may be interested in a more complete version.
This unit in the GEMS series contains classroom activities, background on Jupiter, an extensive bibilography, and more. Highly recommended. The Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley also sponsors occasional "Moons of Jupiter" workshops. Contact them at (510)642-7771 for further information on workshops, purchasing guides, and any questions.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory Employee Recreation Center sells a paper model of the spacecraft that, when completed, makes a nice hanging mobile. $11 + shipping and handling. Contact the ERC at (818) 354-6120 for further information.
