Bird Genders
The genders of different species of Iowa birds are visually unique.
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.
Prescribed Burning
A prescribed burning is a land-management practice.
Eutrophication
An excessive amount of nutrients, or eutrophication, can cause water quality issues.
Shells with Holes
These mussel shells were found with holes punched in them.
Owl Pellets Reveal Unique Eating Processes and Behaviors
When broken apart, owl pellets will reveal the types of creatures eaten by the owl.
Paha Land Formations
A "paha" is a unique, but often unknown, Iowa geological feature.
Goldenrod Galls
White growths (galls) on the stems of the plant allow plant growth while the fly eggs develop inside.
Emerald Ash Borer Tagged Trees
These ash trees have been tagged to show they were treated to prevent damage from the emerald ash borer.
Tree Roots and Erosion
Tree roots that would normally be underground have been exposed due to erosion.
Lake Mist
Mist is visible over an Iowa lake.
Animals as Loggers
Trees can be cut down or stripped of their bark by animals.
Field Tiling and Terraces
Some Iowa fields have been altered with tiling and terraces.
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