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Learning science involves learning important concepts, conducting experiments to see first-hand how researchers discovered and confirmed some elements of science concepts, and learning how to think scientifically. With this complete approach to learning science, students are well-prepared to deal with the natural world around them and to make wise decisions when confronted with various choices. The ability to think scientifically is a valuable skill in almost all aspects of life and doing science teaches scientific habits of mind. Students can do science through research projects ...

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Posted in: Curriculum: SCIENCE AND MATH   STEM   GLOBE Science Topics: BACKYARD SCIENCE   GENERAL SCIENCE   SCIENTIST SKILLS   GLOBE Working Groups: SCIENCE WORKING GROUP   Investigation Areas: ATMOSPHERE   HYDROSPHERE   EARTH AS A SYSTEM   PEDOSPHERE (SOIL)   BIOSPHERE   News Topics: COMPETITIONS   VIRTUAL SCIENCE FAIR   Primary Audience: COUNTRY COORDINATORS   PARTNERS   STUDENTS   TEACHERS  

Written by Madison Jaco, GLOBE Alumni Hawkins Texas   I have just finished up my first year at the greatest university in the world, Texas A&M (Gig ‘Em!), with the goal of earning my Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a focus on Politics and Diplomacy and a French minor.  Any time I tell people that, they are shocked.  “How did you ever get into that coming from such a small town in East Texas?”  I usually answer this with a follow up question.  “Ever heard of the GLOBE Program?” Then I go into my spiel.  I tell people all ...

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Posted in: Curriculum: STEM   Event Topics: GLOBE LEARNING EXPEDITIONS   GLOBE Science Topics: MEETINGS/CONFERENCES   GLOBE Working Groups: EDUCATION WORKING GROUP   News Topics: COMPETITIONS  

It is pretty neat when you can get two for the price of one- as most teachers can attest to with regard to trying to get everything into their curriculum. Did you know that this year, the FIRST LEGO League's challenge is focused on water. And what could be better, as that water is also the theme of this year's ENSO Student Research Campaign !  The LEGO Challenge Project states: "People use water every day, but they don’t think much about how and why they use water. Whether it’s directly (drinking or washing) or indirectly (manufacturing the products they use or producing food ...

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Posted in: Curriculum: SCIENCE AND MATH   STEM   Event Topics: CAMPAIGNS AND PROJECTS (IOPS, ETC)   SCIENCE SYMPOSIA AND FAIRS   COMPETITIONS   Field Campaigns: WATERSHEDS   EL NIÑO   GPM   GLOBE Science Topics: CLIMATE   CLIMATE CHANGE   GLOBE PROTOCOLS   EARTH AS A SYSTEM   EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE   Investigation Areas: ATMOSPHERE   Learning Activities: ATMOSPHERE AND CLIMATE   EARTH AS A SYSTEM   News Topics: COMPETITIONS   Primary Audience: STUDENTS   TEACHERS  

Please welcome Guest Blogger Jayme Margolin-Sneider , a GLOBE 6-8 grade science teacher and STEM Advisor from Westview Middle School in Longmont, Colorado.   This is the second in a series of posts by GLOBE teachers sharing classroom experiences to support the student research process. The series is supported by NSF funding for the United States Regional Student Research Symposia . If you are a teacher interested in contributing, please contact Haley Wicklein for more information. Thank you to Jayme for sharing this! Last year, I had two different groups of ...

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Posted in: Curriculum: SCIENCE AND MATH   Event Topics: SCIENCE SYMPOSIA AND FAIRS   COMPETITIONS   MEETINGS   GLOBE Science Topics: DATA INCLUDED   GENERAL SCIENCE   GLOBE PROTOCOLS   SCIENTIST SKILLS   MEETINGS/CONFERENCES   News Topics: COMPETITIONS   MEETINGS   REGIONS   Primary Audience: PARTNERS   STUDENTS   TEACHERS