Urban Run-Off After Rain Event
Urban run-off is the trash run off that occurs after each major rain...
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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.
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...
Colors of Iowa Sunrises
At sunrise, the sun is coming above the horizon and creates a...
Thicker Fur in Winter
Animals change their bodies and lifestyles with the seasons and other...
Sundogs Visible Around Sun
Sundogs are colored spots of light that develop due to the refraction...
Derecho Storm
A derecho is a widespread, long-lived wind storm that is associated...
Butterfly Characteristics
Butterflies come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Understanding their...
Winter Storm Preparation
Iowans are not strangers to severe winter weather, as seen in the...
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