GLOBE Project for Elementary and Middle School
Grade Level(s): K-8
Date(s): Tuesday July 12 to Thursday July 14 2016
Location: NCSU Center for Marine Sciences and Technology,
Cost: $50.00
Description: 
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is an international science and education program that provides students and the public worldwide with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process, and contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the Earth system and global environment.
Elementary GLOBE is designed to introduce primary (K-4) students to the study of Earth System Science. The complete instructional unit includes:
- Science-based storybooks designed to introduce students to key concepts in water, soil, clouds, seasons,aerosols, and Earth system studies.
- Classroom learning activities complementing the science content covered in each storybook that are designed to further engage students in GLOBE's 5 investigation areas. See www.globe.gov for details
Contact(s): Dr. Patrick Curley pwcurley@ncsu.edu 252-222-6376
Application Deadline: June 15 2016