The GLOBE Program: Promoting Student Research at Local to Global Scales Dr. Edward E. Geary, Director April 2009 ACRE Workshop---Lamington National Park, Australia

OVERVIEW OF GLOBE Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment

GLOBE Mission To promote the teaching and learning of science, enhance environmental literacy and stewardship, and promote scientific discovery.Goals: – Improve student achievement across the curriculum with a focus on student research in environmental and Earth system science; – Enhance awareness and support activities of individuals throughout the world to benefit the environment; – Contribute to scientific understanding of Earth as a system; and – Inspire the next generation of global scientists. GLOBE Vision A worldwide community of students, teachers, scientists, and citizens working together to better understand, sustain, and improve Earth’s environment at local, regional, and global scales.

International Program in 110 countries Atmosphere/Climate, Hydrology, Soil, Land Cover/Biology, Phenology and 4 NEW NSF Earth System Science Projects Hands-on Minds-on science Over 18 million environmental measurements reported Students collaborate with scientists

Currently 109 Active GLOBE Countries GLOBE has trained over 40,000 teachers representing more than 20,000 schools worldwide. GLOBE Around the World 110 GLOBE Partner Countries GLOBE Regions (Countries) Africa (22) Asia-Pacific (17) Europe-Eurasia (40) Latin America-Caribbean (18) Near East (11) North America (2) “GLOBE is the quintessentially ideal program for involving kids in science.” Nobel Laureate Dr. Leon Lederman 18 million environmental measurements have been reported to the GLOBE Database

Over 20,000 GLOBE schools around the world

GLOBE Partners are an international network of Scientists, Educators and Community Members –Adapt GLOBE educational materials and activities to local conditions; –Distribute GLOBE program content to schools, teachers and the informal science community; –Provide training and follow-up support that facilitates GLOBE teachers and informal science educators to implement the program; and –Support student research projects of local/regional relevance. GLOBE International Partners

GLOBE Educational Materials Online Learning Modules Classroom resources Earth System Science Activities K - 4 Primary Readers “Elementary GLOBE” Series Data Use Resource Guide

Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment GLOBE and SCUBAnauts International

Positive impact on student learning and performance GLOBE contributed to the development of students ’ science knowledge More time hands-on / Less time memorizing Improved student higher order thinking skills  Interpreting data  Drawing inferences Enhanced student appreciation of what scientists do  Studying problems without a clear solution  Collaboration with other scientists Heightened teacher expectations of students “By 2004, GLOBE positioned itself as a leading and worldwide environmental science program that could significantly impact students’ learning and understanding of science.” (SRI, 2006) Stanford Research Institute (SRI) Program Evaluation Current evaluation efforts are focused on the impact of GLOBE’s inquiry- based learning model GLOBE Program Evaluation

GLOBE Student Research

GLOBE students conduct inquiry projects –Make observations and ask questions about the world around them; –Collect research quality environmental data using GLOBE scientific protocols; –Report their observations to the GLOBE data archive (GLOBE Web site); –Analyze their data with GLOBE visualization tools (GLOBE Web site); –Seek additional data sources from scientists and community members; –Write and Publish research reports; and –Present their research at local community events as well as at national, regional and international student events. Every GLOBE school has a least one GLOBE-trained teacher –Interdisciplinary Teams of Teachers –GLOBE School and Scientist Networks Students Learn Science By Doing Science and Working with Scientists

Local to Global Environmental Investigations Single classroom---students investigate topics of local interest and relevance (ongoing) Earth System Science Projects (ESSPs)--- students from multiple classrooms collaborate with scientists around a common topic area (e.g. Carbon cycle, Watersheds, Biomes) (by 2010) Research Campaigns---students from many countries and classrooms collaborate on investigations ranging from: Climate Change, to Water, Energy, and Human Health (>2010)

GLOBE Investigation Areas Atmosphere/Climate Studies (protocols) Air temperature (Maximum; Minimum; Current) Precipitation (Rain; Snow; pH) Cloud Cover and Type including contrails Relative humidity Barometric pressure Surface ozone Aerosols and water vapor Hydrology Studies (protocols) Water temperature Transparency Water chemistry pH, dissolved O ; alkalinity; nitrate; salinity; conductivity Freshwater macro-invertebrates Ocean GLOBE protocols Coast watch; coastal biodiversity / populations; coral bleaching Soil Studies (protocols) Soil temperature and soil moisture Soil bulk density; pH; particle size distribution; particle density; fertility Soil characterization Structure; color; texture; consistency 2

Young Soil Doctor, Thailand 2004 – present Sumatran Tsunami Project 2005 – present Water Quality Monitoring Program, India 2005 – 2007 Marine Invertebrates, Thailand 2005 – present Environmental Monitoring of Manila Bay, Philippines 2006 Asia Pacific Regional Watershed Project, 2007 CloudSat Research, 2007 – present. Asia and the Pacific Regional Projects 17 countries

Earth System Science Projects

The Carbon Cycle University of New Hampshire: Rita Freuder, Lara Gengarelly, Mary Martin, Scott Ollinger, Annette Schloss, Sarah Silverberg Czech Republic: Jana Albrechtova, Kateřina Čiháková, Zuzana Lhotakova, Barbora Semeráková, Premek Stych, Dana Votapkova GLOBE Program Office: Gary Randolph

Watershed Investigations Students will engage in authentic scientific investigations of watershed dynamics using real-time and archival data sets at local, regional, and continental scales

Maps Graphs Raw Data Students can visualize data in several different ways GLOBE Student Data

Temperature Precipitation Cases of Malaria Students use GLOBE measurements to answer their own research questions about their local environment. This GLOBE school in Benin graphed cases of malaria in the community with temperature and precipitation. The Power of GLOBE Student Research Student Research Projects

GLOBE and ACRE Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment

Worldwide Student Research Campaign on Climate:

Goals Engage > 1 million K-16 students and teachers in climate change research by 2013 Enhance Climate literacy and understanding for millions of people around the world Empower students, teachers, and citizens to “take action” on climate and environmental issues affecting their communities. Create a compelling model for integrating environmental research into K-16 classrooms

Strategic Partners International Organizations The Worldwide GLOBE Community UCAR-NCAR-UOP Federal Agencies (U.S.) Professional Scientific and Educational Organizations Corporations and Businesses Foundations

Target Audiences Primary Audiences –Secondary and College Students and Teachers Grades 6-16 –Scientists Climate, Environmental, Ecosystem, Polar, Ocean Secondary Audiences –Administrators –General Public –Decision-makers

Potential Student Climate Research Areas Water-Weather and Climate Oceans and Climate Carbon Cycle-Energy, and Climate Extreme Environments and Climate Biomes-Ecosystems and Climate Human Health and Climate Food, Agriculture, and Climate TBD and Climate

Resources Needed for Water, Weather and Climate Research by Students Data (real time and historic) –Temperature (Max/Min), barometric pressure, wind speed, humidity, precipitation, soil moisture, HIS database, etc. Learning Activities –Temperature, pressure, precipitation –Water cycle and Weather basics, –Earth system science……atmosphere-ocean-land interactions Online courses, modules, and tutorials for teachers Scientists (and graduate students) –Who study weather and climate Research Collaboration tools and services –Scientist-School “finder” tools and services –Student “peer review” tool

GLOBE Student Research Collaboratory Earth system science teaching and learning resources –Tutorials, modules, digital library resources, professional development opportunities, assessments Data sets, tools and services –GIS, Mapping, Graphing, Modeling, Remote sensing Online collaboration tools and services –School-school and Scientist-Teacher-Student GLOBE Student Research Projects---online library/archive Student Research---campaigns and events

Is Earth Running a Fever? ( Is Earth Running a Fever? (GLOBE-ACRE) Weather-Climate Research Activity August-September 2009 Students Learn About Weather and Climate October 2009 Worldwide Student Temperature Measurement Event November 2009 GEO Plenary Demonstration December 2009-March 2010 Students Develop Weather/Climate Baselines for their communities…using ACRE Data April 2010 Virtual Student Research Conference

Anticipated Campaign Outcomes: Students Improved scientific understanding of climate, weather, including natural and human influences on climate Enhanced problem solving, systems thinking, decision-making, data analysis, collaboration, and communication skills Greater interest in, and ability to do science Greater awareness and appreciation of other countries and cultures More students interested in STEM careers

Take Away Points GLOBE has data from schools around the world that can/should be integrated into ACRE ACRE has data that can be of great use to students and teachers The Worldwide Student Climate Research Campaign and more specifically “Is Earth Running a Fever” activities offer a great opportunity for GLOBE and ACRE to collaborate for mutual benefit.

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