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Integrating GLOBE in the Classroom

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Bring GLOBE into your classroom.

Designed to provide international standards for collecting and sharing scientific data, GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) emphasizes the importance of including students in real-world science research and educating them with data collection and analysis skills. With GLOBE, students learn protocols for recording local data at their school and uploading it to a database of scientific readings taken from around the world.

Learn how you can build on the GLOBE protocols and integrate GLOBE into the daily classroom curriculum as you and your students contribute to this worldwide science research project. Incorporate project-based learning that encourages students to take charge of their own learning by seeking solutions to real-world environmental questions.

Details

  • Dates: July 8-10, 2008
  • Location: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
  • Grade Levels: 6-12
  • Subjects: Science, G/T

What You Take Home

  • GLOBE Certification
  • Garmin eTrex® handheld GPS ($106.24 value)
  • Field experience using GLOBE protocols
  • Strategies for applying the engineering design model to address an environmental problem
  • Experience sharing data on the GLOBE Web site in classroom simulation activities
  • 1.8 continuing education units (CEUs) from Texas Tech University
  • 18 hours Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit

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GLOBE Protocols Alignment

This workshop is designed to demonstrate the following GLOBE protocols:

  • Atmosphere/Climate: Max/Min/Current Air Temperature
  • Soil: Digital Multi-Day Max/Min Soil and Air Temperatures

About the Instructor

Mandy Biggers

Mandy Biggers is the outreach coordinator for the Center for the Integration of Science and Education Research (CISER) at Texas Tech University. An experienced 7-12 grade teacher, Mandy specializes in secondary education, curriculum development and teacher professional development.

Mandy holds a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Texas A&M University and is currently pursuing her doctorate. She is a leading trainer for Texas in both GLOBE and FOSS.

This summer will be Mandy's first year to train teachers with the T-STEM Center.

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