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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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Ethical Dilemmas In this task, students will explore how to evaluate the negative impacts of the War of 1812 without applying modern values and perspectives. This task includes: |
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Every Day is Earth Day In the Every Day is Earth Day task, students will write short essays “Save the Earth” or poems related to this problem. They will take photos, create drawings, videos where they really help to protect the environment. |
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Finding Solutions to Hunger, Poverty and Inequality In the Finding Solutions to Hunger, Poverty and Inequality task, students will research and discuss the root causes of hunger and poverty in the world and take meaningful actions to help create a more just and sustainable world. This task includes several possible classroom activities. |
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