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Source GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools Subject Science Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Lilac Phenology The Lilac Phenology task is part of the Biosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will learn about plant response to light by setting up simple investigations in the classroom. Students will observe and classify local plants based on their patterns of change other than growth. Students will also learn about plant pigmentation and photosynthesis while conducting simple investigations to demonstrate the presence of pigments other than chlorophyll in leaves. Thus task includes: A Beginning Look at Photosynthesis (pdf) First Look At Phenology (pdf) Investigating Leaf Pigments (pdf) Lilac Phenology Protocol (pdf) Cloned and Common Lilac Site Definition Sheet (pdf) Common and Cloned Lilac Data Sheet (pdf) Cloned and Common Lilac protocol Field Guide (pdf) Common and Cloned Lilac Site Definition Field Guide (pdf)
Source GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools Subject Science Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Nitrates The Nitrates task is part of the Hydrosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will measure the nitrate-nitrogen content of water using a nitrate test kit. This task includes: Hydrosphere protocols (pdf) Nitrate Protocol (pdf) Site Selection Protocols (pdf) Water Sampling (pdf) Hydrosphere Learning Activities (pdf) Model a Catchment Basin (pdf) Modeling Your Water Balance (pdf) Practicing Your protocols (pdf) Water Walk (pdf) Hydrology Investigation Data Sheet (pdf) Hydrology Investigation Quality Control Procedure Data Sheet (pdf) Hydrology Investigation Site Definition Sheet (pdf) Hydrology Site Map (pdf) Collecting a Water Sample in a Bucket Field Guide (pdf) Documenting Your Hydrology Study Site Field Guide (pdf) Making the 1000 ppm Nitrate Standard Lab Guide (pdf) Making the 2 ppm Nitrate Standard Option 1 Lab Guide (pdf) Making the 2 ppm Nitrate Standard Option 2 Lab Guide (pdf) Mapping Your Hydrology Study Site Field Guide (pdf) Nitrate protocol Field Guide (pdf) Nitrate Quality Control Procedure (pdf)
Source GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools Subject Science Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Phenological Gardens The Phenological Gardens task is part of the Biosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will learn about plant response to light by setting up simple investigations in the classroom. Students will observe and classify local plants based on their patterns of change other than growth. Students will also learn about plant pigmentation and photosynthesis while conducting simple investigations to demonstrate the presence of pigments other than chlorophyll in leaves. This task includes: A Beginning Look at Photosynthesis (pdf) First Look At Phenology (pdf) Investigating Leaf Pigments (pdf) Phenological Gardens (pdf) Phenological Gardens Data Sheet (pdf) Phenological Gardens Site Definition Data Sheet (pdf) Phenological Gardens Field Guide (pdf) Phenological Gardens Site Definition Field Guide (pdf)
Source GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools Subject Science Grade Level	Phenology and Climate Project In the Phenology and Climate Project, students will conduct short-term and long-term scientific studies focused on the relationship between climate and the biosphere by collecting plant phenology, atmosphere, and soil measurements near their school and in comparison with schools across the globe. This task includes: Phenology and Climate Project Teacher's Participation Guide Budburst protocol (includes all Budburst field guides) Budburst Data Sheet and Budburst Site Definition Sheet Green-up protocol (includes all Green-up field guides) Green-up/Green-down Site Definition Sheet Green-up Data Sheet for Trees/Shrubs or Green-up Data Sheet for Grasses Green-down protocol (includes all Green-down field guides) Green-down Data Sheet for Trees/Shrubs and Grasses Additional materials include: Atmosphere Study Site Selection and Set-up guide and/or Soil Moisture Site Definition Sheet Max/Min/Current Air Temperature Protocol or Digital Multi-Day Max/Min/Current Air and Soil Temperature Protocol or Soil Temperature Protocol Rainfall Protocol or Solid Precipitation Protocol Atmosphere Investigation Data Sheet Soil Moisture Sensor Protocol and Daily Soil Moisture Data Sheet
Source GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools Subject Science Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Precipitation The Precipitation task is part of the Atmosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will measure daily rainfall using a rain gauge, daily snowfall using a snow board, total snow accumulation on the ground, the equivalent depth of rain for both new snow and snow pack, and use techniques from the Hydrology Investigation to measure pH of rain and melted snow. This task includes: AWS WeatherBug Schools Protocol (pdf) Davis Weather Station Protocol (pdf) Integrated Atmosphere Site Set-up and Documentation Protocol (pdf) Precipitation Protocols (pdf) RainWise Weather Station Protocol (pdf) Snow Board Construction Protocol (pdf) Surface Temperature Protocol (pdf) WeatherHawk Weather Station Protocol (pdf) Atmosphere Learning Activities Introduction (pdf) Draw Your Own Visualization (pdf) How Do Seasonal Temperature Patterns Vary Among Different Regions of the World (pdf) Land, Water, and Air (pdf) Learning to Use Visualizations - An Example with Elevation and Temperature (pdf) Making a Contour Map (pdf) What Are Some Factors That Affect Seasonal Patterns (pdf) Atmosphere Investigation Integrated 1-Day Data Sheet (pdf) Atmosphere Investigation Site Definition Sheet (pdf) Documenting Your Atmosphere Study Site Field Guide (pdf) Logging and Reporting Weather Station Data Lab Guide (pdf) Logging and Reporting Weather Station Data Lab Guide - RainWise (pdf) Logging and Reporting Weather Station Data Lab Guide - Weather Hawk (pdf) Precipitation pH Using pH Meter and Large Salt Crystals Lab Guide (pdf) Precipitation pH Using pH Meter and Table Salt Lab Guide (pdf) Precipitation pH Using pH Paper and Large Salt Crystals Lab Guide (pdf) Precipitation pH Using pH Paper and Table Salt Lab Guide (pdf) Rainfall Protocol Field Guide (pdf) Solid Precipitation Protocol Field Guide (pdf) Solid Precipitation Protocol Lab Guide (pdf) Thermometer Calibration Lab Guide (pdf) Weather Station Atmospheric Sensors Installation Field Guide (pdf) WeatherHawk Weather Station Atmospheric Sensors Installation Field Guide (pdf)
Source GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools Subject Science Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Relative Humidity The Relative Humidity task is part of the Atmosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will measure the relative humidity using either a digital hygrometer or a sling psychrometer. This task includes: Instrument Shelter Construction Protocol (pdf) Integrated Atmosphere Site Set-up and Documentation Protocol (pdf) Relative Humidity Protocol (pdf) Surface Temperature Protocol (pdf) Atmosphere Learning Activities Introduction (pdf) Draw Your Own Visualization (pdf) Learning to Use Visualizations - An Example with Elevation and Temperature (pdf) Atmosphere Investigation Integrated 1-Day Data Sheet (pdf) Atmosphere Investigation Site Definition Sheet (pdf) Digital Hygrometer Field Guide (pdf) Documenting Your Atmosphere Study Site Field Guide (pdf) Sling Psychrometer Field Guide (pdf)
Source GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools Subject Science Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds The Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds task is part of the Biosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will observe the arrival and departure of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, monitor hummingbird visits to flowers and feeders, and observe nesting behavior. They will also observe and classify local plants based on their patterns of change other than growth. This task includes: First Look At Phenology (pdf) Ruby Throated Hummingbird(RTHU) Protocol (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Feeder Visit protocol Data Sheet (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Feeder vs. Flower Visit protocol Data Sheet (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Flower Species Visit protocol Data Sheet (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Flower Visit protocol Data Sheet (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Hummingbird Sighting protocol Data Sheet (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Nesting Report protocol Data Sheet (U.S. and Canada) (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Site Definition Data Sheet (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Feeder Visit protocol Field Guide (for Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean) (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Feeder Visit protocol Field Guide (U.S. and Canada) (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Feeder vs. Flower Visit protocol Field Guide (for Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean) (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Feeder vs. Flower Visit protocol Field Guide (U.S. and Canada) (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Flower Species Visit protocol Field Guide (for Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean) (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Flower Species Visit protocol Field Guide (U.S. and Canada) (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Flower Visit protocol Field Guide (for Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean) (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Flower Visit protocol Field Guide (U.S. and Canada) (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Nesting Report protocol Field Guide (U.S. and Canada) (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Sighting protocol Field Guide (for Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean) (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Sighting protocol Field Guide (U.S. and Canada) (pdf) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (RTHU) Site Definition Field Guide (pdf)
Source GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools Subject Science Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Salinity (including Titration) The Salinity (including Titration) task is part of the Hydrosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will measure the salinity of saltwater using a salinity titration kit. They will measure the salinity of a salty or brackish water sample using a hydrometer and thermometer. This task includes: Optional Salinity Titration Protocol (pdf) Salinity Protocol (pdf) Hydrosphere protocols (pdf) Site Selection Protocols (pdf) Water Sampling (pdf) Hydrosphere Learning Activities (pdf) Model a Catchment Basin (pdf) Modeling Your Water Balance (pdf) Practicing Your protocols (pdf) Water Walk (pdf) Hydrology Investigation Data Sheet (pdf) Hydrology Investigation Quality Control Procedure Data Sheet (pdf) Hydrology Investigation Site Definition Sheet (pdf) Hydrology Site Map (pdf) Bottling a Water Sample for Classroom Testing Field Guide (pdf) Collecting a Water Sample in a Bucket Field Guide (pdf) Documenting Your Hydrology Study Site Field Guide (pdf) Mapping Your Hydrology Study Site Field Guide (pdf) Quality Control Procedure for Salinity Optional Titration protocol Lab Guide (pdf) Quality Control Procedure for Salinity protocol Lab Guide (pdf) Salinity protocol (Optional Titration) Field Guide (pdf) Salinity protocol Field Guide (pdf)
Source GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools Subject Science Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Seaweed Reproductive Phenology The Seaweed Reproductive Phenology task is part of the Biosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, Students will collect specified seaweed species and observe the reproductive phenological phases of the seaweed. They will also observe and classify local plants based on their patterns of change other than growth. This task includes: Seaweed Reproductive Phenology protocol (pdf) First Look At Phenology (pdf) Seaweed Reproduction Phenology protocol Data Sheet (pdf) Seaweed Reproductive Phenology Site Definition Data Sheet (pdf) Seaweed Reproduction Phenology protocol Field Guide (pdf) Seaweed Reproduction Phenology Site Definition Field Guide (pdf)
Source GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools Subject Science Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Soil (Pedosphere) The Soil (Pedosphere) 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. The unit contains data sheets for all land cover and biology protocols, a soil textural triangle, and a glossary of terms. The unit includes: Soil Introduction (pdf) Soil Investigation Welcome (pdf) Soil protocols Introduction (pdf) Soil Appendix (pdf) GPS Introduction (pdf) GPS welcome (pdf) GPS Appendix (pdf) GPS Investigation Data Sheet (pdf) GPS protocol Field Guide (pdf) Offset GPS Measurements Data Sheet (pdf) Offset GPS protocol Field Guide (pdf) GPS protocol Field Guide (pdf) Offset GPS protocol Field Guide (pdf) Relative and Absolute Directions (pdf) Whats the Right Answer (pdf) GPS Protocols (pdf)

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Task

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Lilac Phenology

The Lilac Phenology task is part of the Biosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will learn about plant response to light by setting up simple investigations in the classroom. Students will observe and classify local plants based on their patterns of change other than growth. Students will also learn about plant pigmentation and photosynthesis while conducting simple investigations to demonstrate the presence of pigments other than chlorophyll in leaves.

Thus task includes:

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Nitrates

The Nitrates task is part of the Hydrosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will measure the nitrate-nitrogen content of water using a nitrate test kit.

This task includes:

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Phenological Gardens

The Phenological Gardens task is part of the Biosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will learn about plant response to light by setting up simple investigations in the classroom. Students will observe and classify local plants based on their patterns of change other than growth. Students will also learn about plant pigmentation and photosynthesis while conducting simple investigations to demonstrate the presence of pigments other than chlorophyll in leaves.

This task includes:

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level

Phenology and Climate Project

In the Phenology and Climate Project, students will conduct short-term and long-term scientific studies focused on the relationship between climate and the biosphere by collecting plant phenology, atmosphere, and soil measurements near their school and in comparison with schools across the globe.

This task includes:

Additional materials include:

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Precipitation

The Precipitation task is part of the Atmosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will measure daily rainfall using a rain gauge, daily snowfall using a snow board, total snow accumulation on the ground, the equivalent depth of rain for both new snow and snow pack, and use techniques from the Hydrology Investigation to measure pH of rain and melted snow.

This task includes:

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Relative Humidity

The Relative Humidity task is part of the Atmosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will measure the relative humidity using either a digital hygrometer or a sling psychrometer.

This task includes:

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds

The Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds task is part of the Biosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will observe the arrival and departure of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, monitor hummingbird visits to flowers and feeders, and observe nesting behavior. They will also observe and classify local plants based on their patterns of change other than growth.

This task includes:

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Salinity (including Titration)

The Salinity (including Titration) task is part of the Hydrosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, students will measure the salinity of saltwater using a salinity titration kit. They will measure the salinity of a salty or brackish water sample using a hydrometer and thermometer.

This task includes:

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Seaweed Reproductive Phenology

The Seaweed Reproductive Phenology task is part of the Biosphere Unit from Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). In this task, Students will collect specified seaweed species and observe the reproductive phenological phases of the seaweed. They will also observe and classify local plants based on their patterns of change other than growth.

This task includes:

Source
GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Soil (Pedosphere)

The Soil (Pedosphere) 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. The unit contains data sheets for all land cover and biology protocols, a soil textural triangle, and a glossary of terms.

The unit includes:

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