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GLOBE Observer: Clouds
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Citizen scientists of all ages are invited to make environmental observations that complement NASA satellite observations and help scientists studying Earth and the global environment.
Open Activity
How-to Video
Modification and Prep List
- Write a review
Related Programming Resources
| Hints for uses in your library |
Integrate NASA’s GLOBE Observer citizen science into existing interests or groups that are part of the library’s community, e.g., afterschool teen science club, garden club or photography club.
Tap into local science expertise with a talk by the local newspaper, radio, or television station’s weathercaster/ meteorologist to talk about clouds, weather, and local meteorology. Use Elementary GLOBE storybooks for children's storyhour followed by arts and craft activities related to clouds and sky observing using GLOBE Observer. |
| Facilitator Guide | Facilitator Guide |
| Related Links |
GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started
GLOBE Observer: Clouds and Cloudscape: Fundamental Science Concepts Blog GLOBE Observer Postcard/Bookmark GLOBE Observer Clouds: Why Observe? GLOBE Observer: Navigation Tips GLOBE Observer: Review and Submit Globe Observer: Taking Pictures NASAeClips: Citizen Science Interview with Former GLOBE Program Participant |
| Originating Source | NASA GLOBE Observer |
| Related Books [Suggest a book] |
Elementary GLOBE: Do You Know That Clouds Have Names
Elementary GLOBE: What's Up in the Atmosphere? Exoloring Colors in the Sky Sharing Nature with Children by Joseph Cornell Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv |