GLOBE Cloud Protocol

Students observe which types of clouds are visible, how much of the sky is covered by clouds, and the opacity of clouds. They also report on surface and sky conditions, information complementary to the satellite view. Data can be recorded using the free GLOBE Observer app. Find out how to get the app at https://observer.globe.gov/about/get-the-app.…

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Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network

Educators can join the statewide and international network of local observers and topic experts who share knowledge about unusual animal, environment, and weather events. You can post and share student observations with the network, raise awareness, and find answers about significant environmental events. You can also assist students in reviewing observations that have been posted…

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North Slope Wildlife and Environmental Observation Forms

Students submit forms online to report wildlife observations (about plants or animals) and environmental observations (about freeze up, thaw, ice or weather conditions, etc.) to the North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management. The Department is seeking observations that help them have a better understanding of wildlife on the North Slope and also to alert…

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Data in the Classroom – investigating El Niño

Online activities support an in-depth curriculum module on El Niño for middle school students and beyond. In addition, maps, images and printable worksheets are available for classrooms that cannot support the technologies on this website. NOAA.

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GLOBE Weather Monitoring

Lesson plan and introduction to a wide variety of GLOBE weather monitoring protocols teachers can use to engage students in collecting data on various aspects of weather. More information about the GLOBE Program and training opportunities at https://www.globe.gov.

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