Shells with Holes
These mussel shells that were found with holes punched in them.
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.
Owl Pellets Reveal Unique Eating Processes and Behaviors
Shown is an owl pellet, which when broken apart, will reveal types of creatures eaten by the owl.
Paha Land Formations
Some say that Iowa has an uninteresting landscape. Those people have...
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 images show a tree with an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) tag and the...
Tree Roots and Erosion
Tree roots that would normally be underground but have been exposed due to erosion.
Lake Mist
Mist is visible over an Iowa lake.
Animals as Loggers
Several trees that have been cut down or stripped of their bark due to animal activity
Field Tiling and Terraces
These images show Iowa fields that have been altered with tiling and...
Backyard Diversity
A variety of life can be seen in just one backyard.
Butterfly Pollinator
These images show butterflies on top of flowers. Butterflies act as...
Bird Behavior
A bird is repeatedly flying into the glass of a window.
Funding for Iowa Science Phenomena provided by:
