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Middle 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 be tested on their ability to properly and accurately use a compass. This task includes: |
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Middle 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 make and use a densiometer. This task includes: |
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Middle 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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Middle 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 show that they can take accurate graminoid biomass measurements. This task includes: |
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Middle 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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Middle 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 make accurate rainfall measurements. This task includes: |
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Middle 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 therometer and use it to accurately record soil temperatures. This task includes: |
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Middle Protocol Test - Solid Precipitation This task is form PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Atmosphere Unit. Students will make snowfall measurements. This task includes: |
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Middle 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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Middle 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 measure water temperatures and enter them to the GLOBE database. This task includes: |
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