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

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

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