Rebuilding After a Natural Disaster
The Eastern Iowa tornado of March 2023 demolished a century farm in...
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.
Retention Ponds Designed for Flood Protection
Retention ponds are artificial structures used to retain and treat...
Comparing Edible and Inedible Plants
Some plants, such as herbaceous plants (peonies) and crab apple (...
Lures of Varying Shapes and Colors Attract Fish Species
Many species of freshwater fish are attracted to colored lures or...
Invasive Exotic Bush Honeysuckles
Exotic bush honeysuckles are native to Eurasia (Japan, China, Korea...
Cooking Pasta “Al Dente” for Nutrition
“Al dente” means “to the tooth” in Italian and refers to the ideal...
Urban Run-Off After Rain Event
Urban run-off is the trash run off that occurs after each major rain...
Refraction in Nature
This phenomenon shows a straight stick being put into a pond at Sweet...
Properties of Brass and Steel Alloys
When working with natural gas, a spark can mean danger. Brass tools...
Clearing Musk Thistle from the Tall Grass Prairie
Musk thistle is an invasive species that was introduced to the United...
Foxglove and Bumblebees in Iowa Prairie
In late spring/early summer, foxglove beardtongue is one of the only...
Phosphate Changes at F.W, Kent Park Lake
F.W. Kent Park is located in Oxford, Iowa. Johnson County Conservation...
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