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Elementary Protocol Test - Graminoid Biomass This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Land Cover Unit. Students will take graminoid biomass measurements. This task includes: |
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Elementary Protocol Test - MUC This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Land Cover Unit. Students will determine the MUC classification of a site. This task includes: |
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Elementary Protocol Test - Rainfall This task is from PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Atmosphere Unit. Students will be tested on their ability to take rainfall measurements. This task includes: |
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Elementary Protocol Test - Soil Moisture This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Soils Unit. Students must prepare a soil sample and calculate the moisture. This task includes: |
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Elementary Protocol Test - Soil Temperature This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Soils Unit. Students will calibrate a thermometer and record soil temperatures. This task includes: |
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Elementary Protocol Test - Solid Precipitation This task is from PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Atmosphere Unit. Students must accurately measure snowfall. This task includes: |
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Elementary Protocol Test - Trees This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Land Cover Unit. Students will measure the height and circumference of trees. This task includes: |
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Elementary Protocol Test - Water Temperature This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Hydrology Unit. Students will collect water temperatures and post them to the GLOBE database. This task includes: |
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Elementary Protocol Test - Water pH This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Hydrology Unit. Students will collect pH levels of water samples. This task includes: |
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Elementary investigation Test - Seasons This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program. This task asks students to analyze graphs about soil and crops to answer a series of questions. This task includes: |
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