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Background
I received my formal training on GLOBE Atmosphere protocols,
particularly cloud observation, in the summer of 2011. In 2016, the
GLOBE Program launched the GLOBE Observer (GO) app, designed for
volunteer science. The GO app is more user-friendly and focuses on
specific observations anyone with a smartphone can make.
The GLOBE Program is structured and education-focused, targeting
students and educators, while the GO app is intuitive and accessible
to the general public. Both contribute valuable data to the scientific
community and enhance public ...
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Curriculum:
STEM
GLOBE Mission Earth News:
TEACHER STORIES
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GLOBE Science Topics:
BACKYARD SCIENCE
GENERAL SCIENCE
GLOBE PROTOCOLS
SCIENTIST SKILLS
Investigation Areas:
ATMOSPHERE
CLOUDS
Learning Activities:
ATMOSPHERE AND CLIMATE
OBSERVING, DESCRIBING, AND IDENTIFYING CLOUDS
ESTIMATING CLOUD COVER
OBSERVING VISIBILITY AND SKY COLOR
DATA COLLECTION: OBSERVE & MEASURE
DATA EXPLORATION: ANALYZE & CHART
News Topics:
TRAINING
NEWS BRIEFS
TEACHER STORIES
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL ACTIVITIES
Primary Audience:
ALUMNI
COUNTRY COORDINATORS
PARTNERS
SCIENTISTS
STUDENTS
TEACHERS
TRAINERS
Teacher's Guide:
GRADE LEVELS
INTRODUCTION
ATMOSPHERE
SUPPORTING CLOUDS
The GLOBE Clouds team is delighted to announce this new section that showcases sky and cloud photographs from around the world! We’ve also been receiving some amazing questions from students.
The featured question was asked by students from Corpus Christi Catholic School :
Question: Why can we see clouds but not evaporation?
Answer: Water vapor is invisible. However, the water in clouds is in liquid or solid state, not gas.
Do you have a favorite cloud photo or a question for the team? Use the linked form to cast your vote and ask us any question ...
Posted in:
Curriculum:
STEM
GLOBE Science Topics:
BACKYARD SCIENCE
CLIMATE
CLIMATE CHANGE
GENERAL SCIENCE
GENERAL SCIENCE @ES
EARTH AS A SYSTEM
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE
Investigation Areas:
ATMOSPHERE
EARTH AS A SYSTEM
News Topics:
NEWS BRIEFS
Primary Audience:
ALUMNI
COUNTRY COORDINATORS
PARTNERS
SCIENTISTS
STUDENTS
TEACHERS
TRAINERS
STEAM Education
Posted in:
Curriculum:
STEM
GLOBE International STEM Network (GISN):
GLOBE INTERNATIONAL STEM NETWORK (GISN)
GLOBE Science Topics:
GENERAL SCIENCE
GLOBE Working Groups:
SCIENCE WORKING GROUP
EDUCATION WORKING GROUP
TECHNOLOGY WORKING GROUP
Learning Activities:
TYPE OF ACTIVITY
News Topics:
REGIONS
COMMUNITY LETTERS
NEWS BRIEFS
Primary Audience:
TEACHERS