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High Protocol Test - Cluster 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 be assessed on being able to cluster sites for land cover. This task includes: |
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High Protocol Test - Compass This task is from PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Earth Systems Unit. Students will take measurements using a compass. This task includes: |
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High Protocol Test - Densiometer This task is from PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Earth Systems Unit. Students will construct and use a densiometer. This task includes: |
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High Protocol Test - Field Study 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 be tested in four areas. This task includes: |
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High 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 demonstrate that they can take accurate graminoid biomass measurements. This task includes: |
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High 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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High 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 take accurate rainfall measurements, set up equipment, and test their ability to react when the tube overflows. This task includes: |
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High 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 will determine the amount of moisture in a soil sample after collection. This task includes: |
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High 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 prepare their own site, calibrate a thermometer, and collect accurate soil temperature measurements. This task includes: |
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High 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 will take measurements of snowfall. This task includes: |
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