Interferometric SAR processing as a subject for science and technology education

This paper proposes a new form of combined science and technology education for junior high school curriculums that focuses on the topic of terrain measuring in order to foster a viewpoint and a way of thinking that integrates technology with science. In this proposed education methodology, interferometric synthetic aperture radar processing and analysis are introduced as learning topics and activities, and information on specific earthquakes and volcanic activities are presented as practical teaching materials. A teaching guidance plan was created combining the two material types. The potential utility of this teaching method for use in a developed science and technology education plan was then clarified by showing an actual instruction plan and related teaching material examples.