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GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Aerosols

The Aerosols task is part of the Atmosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will use a red/green sun photometer to measure the amount of sunlight reaching the ground when clouds do not cover the sun.

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Making a Sundial (pdf)

Observing Visibility and Sky Color (pdf)

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Air Temperature

The Air Temperature task is part of the Atmosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will use a maximum/minimum thermometer mounted in their instrument shelter to measure current temperature and the maximum and minimum temperatures for the previous 24 hours. Students may also collect current temperature only.

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Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Alkalinity

The Alkalinity task is part of the Hydrosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will make a 3-dimensional model of a catchment basin to understand how water moves through the basin and explore how water is affected when there are changes in the basin. They will model the changes in soil water storage over a year. In the classroom, students practice using the instruments or kits for protocols, exploring the range of measurements and sources of variation and error.

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Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Arctic Bird Migration

The Arctic Bird Migration task is part of the Biosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will observe and classify local plants based on their patterns of change other than growth. Students will also observe when specified migratory bird species first arrive and count their numbers until few or none of them remain.

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Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Barometric Pressure

The Barometric Pressure task is part of the Atmosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will use an aneroid barometer to measure barometric pressure in support of the Aerosols and Water Vapor Protocols.

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Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Biometry

The Biometry task is part of the Biosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, Students will use the satellite images to become familiar with the different types of land cover in their area. Student will also participate in several classification activities and practice using different tools.

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Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Biosphere

The Biosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) aids students in the understanding of important scientific concepts, the understanding of data, and data collection methodologies. Thus unit contains data sheets for all Biosphere protocols, clinometer sheets, MUC (Modified UNESCO Classification) practice examples, manual mapping tutorial, accuracy assessment tutorial, change detection tutorial, a MUC glossary of terms, a MUC system glossary and a glossary of terms. 

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Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS), GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Building Materials

In this task, students will decide which rock type is best to make benches and tables.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level

Climate and Land Cover Intensive Observing Period

In the Climate and Land Cover Intensive Observing Period, students will conduct short-term and long-term scientific studies focused on climate and land cover near their school and in comparisons with schools across the globe as a contribution to scientific research and modeling efforts of scientists.

This task includes:

  1. Climate and Land Cover Project Teacher's Participation Guide

  2. Sample Site Selection and Set-up Guide

  3. Land Cover Sample Site Protocol

  4. Land Cover Investigation: Sample Site Data Sheet

  5. Modified UNESCO Classification (MUC) Field Guide

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Clouds

The Clouds task is part of the Atmosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will estimate the amount of cloud and contrail cover, observe which types of clouds are visible and count the number of each type of contrail.

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