Why do people explore? Is it just because "it's there" or are there more complex reasons than that? Have you ever thought about exploring yourself? Are there places you want to go? Why do you want to go there? What made Meriwether Lewis and William Clark successful explorers? What inspires astronauts to venture into the dangerous uncharted territory of space today in much the same way Lewis and Clark ventured into new territory two hundred years ago? What makes an explorer "tick?" These questions will form the basis for today's videoconference as we focus on why people explore. Students will have the chance to interact with Lewis and Clark re-enactors and other modern explorers and also share with them their experiences with exploration. Where do you want to go? Why not join us for a journey into the mind of "the explorer"?
Contents of the Broadcast:
1. Opening to 10:23--Introduction, welcome, orientation to the day's topic, students involved in the program share places they'd like to explore and why they want to go there and also offer their ideas on the characteristics that made Lewis and Clark successful explorers.
2. 10:23 to 24:58--We are joined by Scott Mandrell who portrays Meriwether Lewis for the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles. This section focuses on Lewis and other members of the Corps as explorers, and on what motivates Scott to do his present day exploration. Student questions are also included.
3. 24:58 to 32:52--We look at the boats being used for the re-enactment's exploration and speak with Jim Rascher, boatwright for the Discovery Expedition. Student questions are also included.
4. 32:52 to 54:12--The focus switches to another arena of exploration--space exploration. We are joined by Gregg Maryniak of the X Prize Project. See video of the project including recent test flights and learn more about this exciting new aspect of modern exploration. Student questions are also included.
5. 54:12 to End--Closing comments, thanks and goodbye.
