ET in the Universe
Initial Publication Date: May 30, 2013
Summary
This learning module and related in-class activity is meant to expose students to the SETI program.
Learning Goals
Students should be able to:
- Explain SETI protocols and their ethical implications
Context for Use
This module is to be utilized at the end of a full-term of Mars-related topics in conjunction with Earth science processes. Given its unique topic, however, this activity can be adapted for any course at any time.
Description and Teaching Materials
Compiled In-Class Activities and Homework
- Instructor Version (Acrobat (PDF) 547kB Nov20 16)
- Student Version (Acrobat (PDF) 478kB Nov20 16)
In-Class Activity
- In-Class Activity 1: Calling Earth
- Student Version (Acrobat (PDF) 478kB Nov20 16); Instructor Version (Acrobat (PDF) 547kB Nov20 16)
Teaching Notes and Tips
- The In‐class Activity can be easily modified to be used as a homework assignment.
- The Crider and Weston (2012) article (in References and Resources) can be used to create an additional In-Class Activity if desired.
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Assessment
Each In-Class Activity and Homework has its own measure of Assessment.
References and Resources
- Crider & Weston (2012): Lesson 20: Activity 2 Student Version docx (Acrobat (PDF) 301kB May23 13)
- SETI protocols: http://www.seti.org/post-detection.html