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By Nate Raynor, posted Sep 17, 2018 2:40:02 PM

Hi, my name is Nate Raynor and I am the GLOBE Teacher at Mescalero Apache School located in south central New Mexico . GLOBE Teacher Nate Raynor (left) with his students and NM GLOBE Partner  Christy Wall  (second from left) at the 2018 SRS in Boulder, CO. This is my 2 nd year using GLOBE protocols in the classroom. I like GLOBE because it gives my students a chance to work outside and not be stuck in a classroom all day. With GLOBE, my students begin to see their environment from a different aspect. I am currently using GLOBE ...

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Posted in: Curriculum: STEM   SCIENCE AND MATH   Event Topics: SCIENCE SYMPOSIA AND FAIRS   GLOBE Science Topics: SCIENTIST SKILLS   MEETINGS/CONFERENCES   GLOBE PROTOCOLS   Investigation Areas: BIOMETRY (INCLUDING TREE HEIGHT)   CLOUDS   Primary Audience: TEACHERS   STUDENTS   Teacher's Guide: SECONDARY: 9-12   PROTOCOL INSTRUCTIONS  

The GLOBE Observer app (available for iPhones and Android devices) is a new, step-by-step way to submit cloud observations to NASA. Use your GLOBE sign-in information to sync your observations with your GLOBE data entry.  Here are some simple tips and tricks on how to better identify clouds while using the app. Your latitude, longitude, and time of day with be filled in automatically by the app!   1. What does your sky look like? Is your sky completely clear with no contrails? Are there clouds or is the sky obscured that it makes it difficult to make any ...

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Posted in: GLOBE Science Topics: BACKYARD SCIENCE   Investigation Areas: CLOUDS   Learning Activities: OBSERVING, DESCRIBING, AND IDENTIFYING CLOUDS   OBSERVING VISIBILITY AND SKY COLOR   ESTIMATING CLOUD COVER   Teacher's Guide: UPPER PRIMARY: 3-5   SECONDARY: 9-12   MIDDLE: 6-8   LOWER PRIMARY: K-2  
By Margaret Pippin, posted Nov 27, 2017 10:13:46 PM

Gathering data Once you have determined what protocols to use for your project, you will need to develop a plan for gathering the data. It might consist of using automated data collection or making your own measurements. Also, it may include finding data taken by others, such as when you compare your observations with those of another GLOBE school. Automated Data Collection If you are using an automated data collection device or devices, verify that the data are being recorded properly before your official testing timeframe. You will want to monitor that the data are being ...

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Posted in: Curriculum: STEM   EDUCATION RESEARCH   SCIENCE AND MATH   TECHNOLOGY   Event Topics: SCIENCE SYMPOSIA AND FAIRS   GLOBE Science Topics: SCIENTIST SKILLS   MEETINGS/CONFERENCES   GLOBE Working Groups: SCIENCE WORKING GROUP   EDUCATION WORKING GROUP   News Topics: VIRTUAL SCIENCE FAIR   Primary Audience: TEACHERS   STUDENTS   Teacher's Guide: SECONDARY: 9-12   MIDDLE: 6-8  
By Professor Constantinos Cartalis, posted Nov 15, 2017 9:17:54 PM

Prepare your Research Plan Prof. Constantinos Cartalis (University of Athens) ___________________________________________________________________________ The selection of the research strategy for the formulation of your research plan is probably the most important decision to be made. The choice of the strategy, whether analytical, experimental, descriptive or a combination of these, depends on several inter-correlated parameters and preconditions. Broadly speaking a research plan has four main points: explanation of proposed research ( what will be done) ...

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Posted in: Curriculum: STEM   EDUCATION RESEARCH   SCIENCE AND MATH   TECHNOLOGY   Event Topics: SCIENCE SYMPOSIA AND FAIRS   GLOBE Science Topics: SCIENTIST SKILLS   MEETINGS/CONFERENCES   GLOBE Working Groups: SCIENCE WORKING GROUP   EDUCATION WORKING GROUP   News Topics: VIRTUAL SCIENCE FAIR   Primary Audience: TEACHERS   STUDENTS   Teacher's Guide: SECONDARY: 9-12   MIDDLE: 6-8   GRADE LEVELS  

By Claudia Caro  and Erika Podest  Curiosity is a natural characteristic of all people, especially the young. It is the first step for a child to build knowledge, and I am sure we can all remember as children asking what?, why?, where?, and numerous other questions as we tried to learn new things. Unfortunately, as children grow up, this natural curiosity slowly fades. Why is this? We don’t exactly know, but it might be that as children grow older they think they know all the answers or because most school systems are structured to teach by providing answers rather than ...

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Posted in: Curriculum: STEM   EDUCATION RESEARCH   SCIENCE AND MATH   TECHNOLOGY   Event Topics: SCIENCE SYMPOSIA AND FAIRS   GLOBE Science Topics: SCIENTIST SKILLS   MEETINGS/CONFERENCES   GLOBE Working Groups: SCIENCE WORKING GROUP   EDUCATION WORKING GROUP   News Topics: VIRTUAL SCIENCE FAIR   Primary Audience: TEACHERS   STUDENTS   Teacher's Guide: SECONDARY: 9-12   MIDDLE: 6-8  

Authors: Claudia Caro and Olawale Oluwafemi (Femi) Our participation in the International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS) as judges has allowed us  to learn more about  the scientific experiences of students involved in the GLOBE Program. As members of the GLOBE Science Working Group with backgrounds in Geography and Biology, we would like to share our findings about the importance of the IVSS in the GLOBE community and give you some advice to empower your participation in this extraordinary yearly event. Why an International Virtual Science Symposium? Knowledge ...

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Posted in: Curriculum: STEM   SCIENCE AND MATH   TECHNOLOGY   Event Topics: SCIENCE SYMPOSIA AND FAIRS   GLOBE Working Groups: SCIENCE WORKING GROUP   EDUCATION WORKING GROUP   Primary Audience: TEACHERS   STUDENTS   COUNTRY COORDINATORS   Teacher's Guide: SECONDARY: 9-12   MIDDLE: 6-8   GRADE LEVELS  
By Mullica Jaroensutasinee, posted Nov 15, 2017 6:22:41 AM

When you start writing your GLOBE report for IVSS, it might be difficult because you might not sure where to start. We tend to start writing the Methods section first because it is something you did it yourselves and it should be relatively easy and straight forward to write. Second, you should write the Results section, do graphs, tables and texts (think of a best way to present your cool data to the whole world). Third, you should start writing the Introduction stating your hypotheses and predictions. The next step would be the Discussion section. It is funny to say but as scientists, ...

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Posted in: Curriculum: STEM   EDUCATION RESEARCH   SCIENCE AND MATH   TECHNOLOGY   Event Topics: MEETINGS   SCIENCE SYMPOSIA AND FAIRS   GLOBE Science Topics: SCIENTIST SKILLS   MEETINGS/CONFERENCES   GLOBE Working Groups: SCIENCE WORKING GROUP   EDUCATION WORKING GROUP   News Topics: VIRTUAL SCIENCE FAIR   Primary Audience: TEACHERS   STUDENTS   Teacher's Guide: GRADE LEVELS   SECONDARY: 9-12   MIDDLE: 6-8