1. Making It All Fit Together

2. What is GLOBE? Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the EnvironmentGlobal Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment K-12 International Science/Education ProgramK-12 International Science/Education Program Students collect scientific dataStudents collect scientific data Report to GLOBE via InternetReport to GLOBE via Internet www.globe.govwww.globe.gov

3. How GLOBE Began It was Earth Day in 1994 when plans were announced for a new program called GLOBE. The idea was to create a worldwide network of students working with educators and scientists to learn about their environment, make measurements of key indicators of the Earth system, and share their results and experiences. One year later, Earth Day 1995 marked the official beginning of operations for the GLOBE program.

4. Leading the Way! Vice-President Al Gore led the initial efforts to create the program. However, it is not a political program, rather it is an effort to expand environmental education around the world.

5. Why GLOBE & AMSTI? Authentic application of modulesAuthentic application of modules Student use of computers/technologyStudent use of computers/technology Inquiry learning/higher-order thinkingInquiry learning/higher-order thinking

6. AMSTI schools will lead in:

7. GLOBE @ Your School

8. Getting Started! Develop a school AMSTI-GLOBE planDevelop a school AMSTI-GLOBE plan Select a location for your shelterSelect a location for your shelter Define school & site locationDefine school & site location Make decisions:Make decisions: –Who takes measurements? –How to use the data? –Collaborate with other schools? Report to GLOBEReport to GLOBE

9. Need Help? Steve Ricks, AMSTI sricks@alsde.edu Robin Nelson rnelson@alsde.edu Lynn Vaughan lynn@amsti.org lynn@amsti.org Jerry Cobbs jerry@amsti.org AMSTI: www.amsti.orgwww.amsti.org AMSTI-GLOBE: www.amsti.org/globe

10. It All Fits Together!