Fossils in Coldwater Cave
Several beds of crinoids have been found in Coldwater Cave in Winneshiek County.
Welcome to the Iowa Science Phenomena website! The goal of this website and service is to create, curate, collect and share a growing collection of user-generated, media-based, standards aligned, science phenomena resources for use in Iowa classrooms, as well as support Iowa teachers as they continue to implement phenomena-based and place-based teaching practices.
There are several ways you can be involved in this project:
- Browse or search the site to find an Iowa-based phenomenon to align to your learning standard.
- Grow your phenomena skills and knowledge with our Iowa Science Phenomena Teacher Guide.
- Equip your students to engage their own curiosity and be phenomenon-finders for themselves with the Iowa Science Phenomena Student Guide.
- Capture and share your phenomena to the project.
Time Lapse of Freshwater Mussels in a 2.5 Gallon Tank of River Water for a One-hour Period
A time lapse of four freshwater mussels in a 2.5-gallon tank of cloudy river water for a one-hour period shows cloudy water changing to almost completely clear water.
Iowa Geology Across Space and Time
The Boneyard Hollow in Dolliver Memorial State Park includes amazing geologic layers.
White-Nose Syndrome in Bats
White-nose syndrome is a disease in bats that has the potential to alter the ecosystem of the caves.
Shovelnose Sturgeon Survival and Life in Iowa's Waters
The physical characteristics of the shovelnose sturgeon, including its scoots, pectoral fins, and downward facing and suctioning mouth, make it suitable as a bottom-feeder in the swift current of Iowa’s waters.
Contents of Iowa's Anti-Ice Road Spray
A West Des Moines Public Services staff member explains their anti-ice spray and mixing system.
Studying Acoustic Ecology
Acoustic ecology is a field that studies the relationship between sound, living things, and their environment.
Legislative Efforts to Encourage Clean Water
In 2018, Iowa enacted a clean water bill making funding available to support clean water measures.
Nuclear Power in Iowa
Nuclear plants in Iowa have progressively closed since 2013.
Reflections in Water
A variety of reflections are seen along the relatively still waters of Chichaqua.
17-Year Cicada Swarm
Brood III of the periodical cicadas emerged in Iowa in 2014 after 17 years underground.
Snow Geese Migration
At the Missouri River flyway near DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge thousands of geese can be seen migrating.
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