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Discover the Wonders of the World’s Forests! Greetings, middle and high school educators! Are you ready to bring the wonders of forests into your classroom? Dive into this blog series that bridges the resources of Natural Inquirer and the GLOBE Program, designed to inspire curiosity, scientific exploration, and environmental stewardship among your students. GLOBE and Natural Inquirer Crosswalk This series is part of the  GLOBE and Natural Inquirer Crosswalk Project , which connects the hands-on science of the GLOBE Program with the captivating research found ...


Posted in: Curriculum: SCIENCE AND MATH   GLOBE Science Topics: CLIMATE CLIMATE CHANGE EARTH AS A SYSTEM   Investigation Areas: EARTH AS A SYSTEM PRECIPITATION AIR TEMPERATURE SURFACE TEMPERATURE BIOMETRY (INCLUDING TREE HEIGHT) LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION CARBON CYCLE   Primary Audience: TEACHERS   Teacher's Guide: MIDDLE: 6-8 SECONDARY: 9-12


Audience Middle school and high school Time Approximately 2 class periods: one for reading the Natural Inquirer inquiry and reviewing images and charts, and one for using the GLOBE resources. Day 1 : Dive into The World’s Forests 2 inquiry, exploring images and data. Day 2 : Apply your learning with GLOBE resources for hands-on discovery. Materials The World’s Forests 2 (pdf), Inquiry 1 Earth System Poster learning activities (pdf) Analyzing Global Patterns with the Earth System Satellite Images (see ...


Posted in: Curriculum: SCIENCE AND MATH   GLOBE Science Topics: CLIMATE GLOBE PROTOCOLS EARTH AS A SYSTEM   Investigation Areas: PRECIPITATION BIOMETRY (INCLUDING TREE HEIGHT) LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION   Primary Audience: TEACHERS   Teacher's Guide: MIDDLE: 6-8 SECONDARY: 9-12


Audience Middle school and high school Time Approximately 2 class periods: Day 1 : Dive into the fascinating world of biodiversity through reading, exploring images, and analyzing charts. Day 2 : Apply what you've learned by engaging with GLOBE resources and interactive tools. Materials The World’s Forests 2 (pdf), Inquiry 2 Earth System Poster learning activities (pdf) Analyzing Global Patterns with the Earth System Satellite Images (see text for instructions) Optional: GLOBE Protocols ...


Posted in: Curriculum: SCIENCE AND MATH   GLOBE Science Topics: CLIMATE EARTH AS A SYSTEM   Investigation Areas: BIOMETRY (INCLUDING TREE HEIGHT)   Primary Audience: TEACHERS   Teacher's Guide: MIDDLE: 6-8 SECONDARY: 9-12


Audience Middle school and high school Time Approximately 2 class periods: Day 1 : Dive into readings and analyze charts and images from The World’s Forests 2. Day 2 : Use GLOBE resources to bring learning to life through hands-on exploration. Materials The World’s Forests 2 (pdf), Inquiry 3 Earth System Poster learning activities (pdf) Analyzing Global Patterns with the Earth System Satellite Images (see text for instructions) Optional: GLOBE Protocols Surface ...


Posted in: Curriculum: SCIENCE AND MATH   GLOBE Science Topics: CLIMATE GLOBE PROTOCOLS   Investigation Areas: SURFACE TEMPERATURE   Primary Audience: TEACHERS   Teacher's Guide: MIDDLE: 6-8 SECONDARY: 9-12


Audience Middle school and high school Time Approximately 2 class periods: Day 1 : Explore the role of forests in the carbon cycle through reading and analyzing charts and images. Day 2 : Engage with GLOBE resources and interactive learning tools for hands-on discovery. Materials The World’s Forests 2 (pdf), Inquiry 4 Carbon Travels Game (pdf) Optional: GLOBE Carbon Cycle protocols Optional: My NASA Data pacing guide Trees and the Carbon Cycle (pdf) What do the world’s forests have to ...


Posted in: Curriculum: SCIENCE AND MATH   GLOBE Science Topics: CLIMATE CLIMATE CHANGE GLOBE PROTOCOLS EARTH AS A SYSTEM   Investigation Areas: CARBON CYCLE   Primary Audience: TEACHERS   Teacher's Guide: MIDDLE: 6-8 SECONDARY: 9-12


Audience Middle school and high school Time Approximately 2 class periods: Day 1 : Analyze the Natural Inquirer inquiry, focusing on charts and text. Day 2 : Use GLOBE tools to explore real-world data and trends. Materials The World’s Forests 2 (pdf), Inquiry 5 Data Visualization System Advanced Data Access Tool Steps in the Scientific Process How well are we managing our forests worldwide? Forest managers take many factors into consideration when making decisions. In recent ...


Posted in: Curriculum: SCIENCE AND MATH   GLOBE Science Topics: CLIMATE CLIMATE CHANGE GLOBE PROTOCOLS EARTH AS A SYSTEM   Primary Audience: TEACHERS   Teacher's Guide: MIDDLE: 6-8 SECONDARY: 9-12


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 understanding of ...


Posted in: Curriculum: SCIENCE AND MATH TECHNOLOGY STEM   GLOBE Mission Earth News: TEACHER STORIES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDENT RESEARCH & ACTIVITIES GENERAL ACTIVITIES   GLOBE Science Topics: BACKYARD SCIENCE CLIMATE GENERAL SCIENCE GLOBE PROTOCOLS EARTH AS A SYSTEM SCIENTIST SKILLS   Investigation Areas: ATMOSPHERE CLOUDS EARTH AS A SYSTEM   Learning Activities: ATMOSPHERE AND CLIMATE EARTH AS A SYSTEM OBSERVING, DESCRIBING, AND IDENTIFYING CLOUDS ESTIMATING CLOUD COVER OBSERVING VISIBILITY AND SKY COLOR CLOUD WATCH LEARNING TO USE VISUALIZATIONS CLOUD FUN CLOUDSCAPE TO SPREAD OR NOT TO SPREAD WE'RE ALL CONNECTED: EARTH SYSTEM INTERACTIONS RESEARCH: INQUIRE & DISCOVER DATA COLLECTION: OBSERVE & MEASURE DATA EXPLORATION: ANALYZE & CHART SIMULATIONS: PLAY & LEARN OUTDOOR: EXPLORE & CONNECT   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 MISCELLANEOUS PROTOCOL INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION ATMOSPHERE SUPPORTING CLOUDS EARTH AS A SYSTEM


A new resource is now available created by GLOBE educator Mr. Roger Rose ( @rrose ) as part of his NASA internship in 2023 titled, GLOBE Atmosphere Clouds and NGSS . This document compares portions of the clouds protocol to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for elementary and middle school with tips and resources to use in the classroom.  The document is available on the resources section of the NASA GLOBE Clouds page.


Posted in: Curriculum: SCIENCE AND MATH STEM   GLOBE Science Topics: BACKYARD SCIENCE CLIMATE GLOBE PROTOCOLS SCIENTIST SKILLS   Investigation Areas: ATMOSPHERE   Primary Audience: COUNTRY COORDINATORS PARTNERS TEACHERS TRAINERS