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Rain Gardens and Rain Gauges: Students get hands on with data while evaluating green infrastructure at their school

Journal Article

Rain Gardens and Rain Gauges: Students get hands on with data while evaluating green infrastructure at their school

Two modules were designed for high school science students to investigate the performance of a rain garden installed on school property. The rain garden, a green infrastructure system which allows soil infiltration, was installed to reduce impacts to...

By Lauren Brase, Robert Ford, Amy Parker, Heather Mayfield, Adam Lehmann, and Sarah Meadows

Climate Science Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Inquiry

Earth Systems and Climate Change

Journal Article

Earth Systems and Climate Change

Scope on the Skies column...

By Bob Riddle

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science

Data analysis using open data and software reveal environment-mediated microbial heterogeneity in soil and sediment samples, while enhancing STEM research experience at an undergraduate institution

Journal Article

Data analysis using open data and software reveal environment-mediated microbial heterogeneity in soil and sediment samples, while enhancing STEM research experience at an undergraduate institution

Undergraduate institutions serve as stepping stones to a student’s career. Teaching and learning in the science classrooms requires quality and integrated teaching-research learning experiences that prepare students to advance their careers. Using ...

By Aditi Sengupta, Nallely Delara, Joyce Barahona, and Justin Garcia

Postsecondary Earth & Space Science Research STEM

Web Seminar

Archive: Science Update: Get Ready for International Observe the Moon Night! July 11, 2024

During this seminar, the presenters will share updates on NASA's lunar science and exploration program, and Artemis missions.You’ll also discover how you can continue learning about the Moon through International Observe the Moon Night, an annual p...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Earth & Space Science Physics Robotics STEM

A Safer “Flubber” Recipe

Journal Article

A Safer “Flubber” Recipe

A material commonly known as Flubber, with properties that are excellent for teaching about glaciers, has been widely used in geosciences education. Yet, the original recipe contains borax, which has health risks that should be avoided. A new recipe ...

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Informal Education Earth & Space Science Life Science STEM

Engaging STEM Learners of All Ages: A University, Community, and K–12 Solar Eclipse Outreach Partnership

Journal Article

Engaging STEM Learners of All Ages: A University, Community, and K–12 Solar Eclipse Outreach Partnership

Solar eclipses are a rare phenomenon that everyone should have the opportunity to explore in depth. This article describes two programs developed by a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach center with the goal of bringing ...

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Earth & Space Science STEM

Web Seminar

Archive: Science Update: Wildfires: Science and Technology, June 13, 2024

Wildfires have become an emerging issue of natural disasters in the U.S. For example, the 2023 Hawaii Maui Island Wildfire claimed more than 100 lives and destroyed almost all buildings on the island. Recent wildfires in Texas also burned hundreds of...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Climate Change Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Life Science Robotics STEM

Web Seminar

Archive: Science Update: National Marine Sanctuaries as Models of Science-Based Ocean Climate Action, October 10, 2024

Climate change presents a distinct challenge for ocean and coastal place-based managers. The complexity of marine ecosystems, coupled with the difficulty of both direct observations and swift management interventions in the ocean, necessitates a purp...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Biology Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Life Science STEM

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