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Student Collection, Reporting, and Analysis of
GLOBE DataSandra Henderson, Chief Educator GLOBE
Ed Geary, DLESE Community Services and GLOBE
University Corporation for Atmospheric ResearchBoulder, CO
www.globe.gov
Overview of GLOBE
GLOBE Student Data
Lessons Learned
GLOBE in the next 10 years
Promoting Inquiry
Presentation Overview
Overview of GLOBE
GLOBE Student Data Collection, Reporting, and Analysis
Lessons Learned
GLOBE in the next 10 years
Promoting Inquiry
Presentation Overview
•You have two buckets to take to Lake Breckenridge
–5 liter container
–3 liter container
•You need to bring back exactly 4 liters of water in the 5 liter bucket
Problem:
Work with a partner to solve this problem
Pop Quiz…..
The GLOBE Program is an international science and education program that brings
together students, teachers, and scientists to:
GoalsEnhance environmental awareness of individuals throughout the world
Contribute to scientific understanding of Earth
Support improved student achievement in science and mathematics
26,000 teachers in the GLOBE Program15,000 schools worldwide
Students have entered over 12 million GLOBE measurements to date
Focuses on the study of Earth as a system with the following investigation areas:
–Atmosphere –Hydrology–Soil–Land Cover–Phenology
How GLOBE Works
How GLOBE Works
GLOBE Scientists…
• Develop protocols and instruments for data collection
• Conduct collaborative field campaigns
• Work with and mentor teachers and students
GLOBE Students and Teachers…
• Take environmental measurements using protocols
• Enter their data into the GLOBE database via the Internet
How GLOBE Works
HOW GLOBE Works
Technology
• Enable linkages among students and scientists
• Access to global datasets
• Tools for visualization and analysis
GLOBE Ties to Satellite Missions• EOS- Terra and Aqua
– Land Cover
– Surface Temperature
– Soil Characterization
– Snow
– Clouds/Contrails
– Aerosols
–Column Water Vapor
• CERES
– Clouds/Contrails
• CALIPSO
– Aerosols
• CloudSat– Clouds/Contrails
• ENVISAT– Aerosols
CALIPSO—a collaboration between NASA Langley Research Center and the French Space Agency Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales.
• GOES– Aerosols– Clouds–Surface Temperature
• TOMS (on various NASA/NOAA satellites)
– Surface Ozone
What is the result of scientists, teachers, and students and technology working together?
12 million student generated data in a global data base
GLOBE DATA
(need to address quality control issues/concerns)
• How is this data used?• Publish the results of their work
• Study the environment using GLOBE data, maps, and graphs and other GLOBE educational materials
GLOBE: Insights on Data Use– Teachers and students are not very
experienced using data or doing inquiry-based research
– The majority of reported GLOBE data are collected using low-cost, easy to use protocols
– Access to equipment and materials is problematic (expensive equipment inhibits participation)
– Data collection in the summer falls off significantly
– The quality of data reported is good, but many schools don’t report data
– GLOBE Learning Expeditions demonstrate the power of student research
What Else is Needed to Promote Data Use?
•Professional Development that includes: content enhancement, exposure to exemplary curricula, and experiences doing hands-on, inquiry-based investigations
•Professional Development on curriculum integration, finding and using non-GLOBE data, and “how to” lessons on using technology tools and software
•Mentoring by scientists and follow-up support by partners to help answer questions and solve problems as needed
• Incentives and time for teachers to incorporate research experiences into their classrooms
GLOBE: Lessons Learned
• Consider…. – 10 years of effort– 107 participating countries– 26,000 Teachers trained– 12 million measurements…….– Evaluation-research data that show GLOBE helps
improve student interest and achievement in science, including underrepresented populations….Yet….
…..GLOBE is still on the margins of the K-12 curriculum
Other Factors to Consider:
NCLB
Traditional Practices
Assessments
Standards
Textbooks
Change is Hard
ChangeIs
Slow
ChangeIs
Complex
Parting Thoughts
• EET Modules can be a great resource for promoting student research and data use
• There are numerous opportunities to collaborate for mutual benefit
• Don’t forget the constraints of the current education system… but don’t let those constraints hold you back
• If you really want to see students do relevant research using real data, join the Revolution in ESSE
Conclusion
• Since 1994, a pioneering program in the use of computers and networking technology in science education
• Will continue to use appropriate levels of new and existing technology to support student learning
• Looking forward to the next 10 years
Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead
Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed geoscientists/educators can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead