Livestock Shade Barn
A completed livestock shade barn is a structure with only three walls.
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.
Picking Up Rocks
Every spring in Iowa many farmers either have to pick up rocks from their fields or pay for it to be done.
Flood Mitigation Efforts in Iowa
After the flood of 2008 many towns in Iowa decided to try different flood mitigation efforts.
Bearbower Sand Prairie
Bearbower Sand Prairie, a windblown sand prairie in east central Iowa, is home to many unique plant and animal species.
Topsoil Wind Erosion
Topsoil can be seen blowing in strong winds.
Iowa Bald Eagle Population Counts
Data for Iowa’s bald eagle population and for the Mississippi River at Lock and Dam 15 indicate population trends since 1994.
Crosswind on Mile-Long Bridge
At Lake Red Rock's Mile-Long Bridge, indicators alert drivers that weather conditions could make driving hazardous.
Tossing Hot Water into Frigid Air
Tossing hot water into frigid air is an example of water changing states from liquid to gas.
Thermogenesis of Skunk Cabbage
This unique wildflower has the ability to generate heat.
Show Steer Attributes
An FFA student describes the desired or preferred physical attributes of a show steer.
Woolly Mammoth Bones
Three sets of woolly mammoth bones were found in Mahaska County in 2010.
Lichens Indicate Air Pollution
The presence of lichen and lichen diversity can be an indicator of air quality.
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