Travel along a timeline of Landsat satellites and discover how Landsat benefits society. Landsat allows scientists to study forests and islands from space, helps farmers monitor water, and tracks changes in our planet’s landscape.

Materials & Setup

• Printed game board, two coins, and small objects to use as playing pieces. 

Game Play

• Use any small objects for playing pieces and place them at the START.
• Flip two coins to move forward 1, 2, or 3 spaces.
• Follow any instructions on spaces to MOVE AHEAD or GO AGAIN. If you land on a shortcut by exact count, follow the short cut spaces on your next turn.

Related Resources

• AmericaView — AmericaView is a nationwide, university-based, and state- implemented consortium that advances the widespread use of remote-sensing data and technology through education, outreach, and workforce development for the public and private sectors.
• USGS EROS Earth at Art
• USGS Landsat
• NASA Earth Observatory