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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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GLOBE Science Topics:
BACKYARD SCIENCE
Investigation Areas:
CLOUDS
Learning Activities:
OBSERVING, DESCRIBING, AND IDENTIFYING CLOUDS
ESTIMATING CLOUD COVER
OBSERVING VISIBILITY AND SKY COLOR
Teacher's Guide:
LOWER PRIMARY: K-2
MIDDLE: 6-8
SECONDARY: 9-12
UPPER PRIMARY: 3-5
The GLOBE Clouds team loves coming up with ways to help students and teachers identify clouds. I've been blessed to visit a number of 4th grade full inclusion classrooms and want to share my quick cloud ID and data collection activity outline!
Anchor question: Do all clouds look the same, even from space?
Goal: Students identify, collect and submit cloud observations by using their own notes and clues for each possible cloud type.
Objectives: Students will,
(A) Recognize that clouds are part of the water cycle.
(B) Investigate cloud types ...
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Curriculum:
STEM
GLOBE Science Topics:
GLOBE PROTOCOLS
SCIENTIST SKILLS
Learning Activities:
ATMOSPHERE AND CLIMATE
Primary Audience:
TEACHERS
TRAINERS
Teacher's Guide:
UPPER PRIMARY: 3-5
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