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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. This task includes:
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Are Enzymes Specific for Their Substrates? In this task, students will collect their own data to analyze about enzyme activity. This task includes: |
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Are Fruits and Vegetables Really Made of Cells? In this task, students will design and conduct an experiment to determine whether or not fruits and vegetables are made of cells. This task includes: |
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Bacteria Growth In this lab, students will work in groups on their own worksheets to determine where in the school bacteria grows. This task includes: |
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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. This task includes:
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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. This task includes:
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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. This unit includes:
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Boat Building In this task, students will test which of their tin foil boats holds up best with different solutions and weighted balls. This task includes: |
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CIVICS The CIVICS task serves as a platform for young people to be actively involved in their communities. Groups of students will be guided to work around Millennium Development Goals focusing issues like environment, eradication of poverty, women education, education and literacy. Students will plan action projects and respond some of these issues through a process of reflection, dialogue and action. This task includes several possible classroom activities. |
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Car Wash In this task, students will determine where to build a car wash based on the soil in the area. This task includes: |
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