Rime Ice and Hoar Frost
Rime ice and hoar frost are two processes that occur during freezing temperatures.
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.
Woodpecker Damage on an Emerald Ash Borer Infested Tree
Woodpeckers damaged an ash tree while searching for overwintering emerald ash borers.
Fungi Decomposing a Log
A fallen oak log is slowly being decomposed by saprophytic turkey tail mushrooms.
Karst Topography & Spring-Fed Waterfalls
Grannis Creek falls is a moderate-sized, spring-fed stream in the karst topography of Iowa's Driftless Region.
Restored Prairie
A restored prairie is important to ecosystems.
Queen Anne’s Lace Invasive Species
Queen Anne’s lace is an invasive species.
Ecosystem Restoration: Oak Savanna
Restoration is a land stewardship practice of returning land to its original, undisturbed features.
Structure and Function of a Katydid
A katydid in Central Iowa demonstrates a unique function of its anatomy.
Challenges and Misconceptions of Recycling
There are common misconceptions about recycling and diverting items from the landfill.
COVID-19’s Impact on Waste Management
COVID-19 had unique impacts on waste management.
Group Behavior of Ants
Ants live in colonies that help them to survive.
Length of Daylight
A series of graphs illustrate how the amount of daylight changes at different times of the year.
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