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By Olawale Oluwafemi (Femi), (Nigerian Space Agency) and DeStaerke Danielle (CNES) The primary objective of every research project is not only about what you discover but also how do you communicate your discoveries to the interested audience. Delivering either a poster or oral presentation at a scientific meeting is not an easy task, but my passionate friend Danielle and I will present tips that will assist GLOBE Students and Teachers to deliver good scientific presentations.  Plate 1: Femi delivering poster presentation during GLOBE Annual Meeting at Estes Park, ...

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Posted in: Curriculum: STEM   EDUCATION RESEARCH   Event Topics: GLOBE LEARNING EXPEDITIONS   SCIENCE SYMPOSIA AND FAIRS   COMPETITIONS   GLOBE Science Topics: MEETINGS/CONFERENCES   GLOBE Working Groups: SCIENCE WORKING GROUP   EDUCATION WORKING GROUP   News Topics: VIRTUAL SCIENCE FAIR   MEETINGS   Primary Audience: TRAINERS   TEACHERS   STUDENTS   SCIENTISTS  
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 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