Refraction in Nature
A straight stick placed in water can appear to be bent at an angle.
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.
Properties of Brass and Steel Alloys
When working with natural gas, a spark can mean danger. Selecting the a tool made from the right material can reduce that danger.
Clearing Musk Thistle from the Tall Grass Prairie
The musk thistle is an invasive species must be controlled to prevent its spread.
Foxglove and Bumblebees in Iowa Prairie
The foxglove and bumblebees have an tightly connected ecological relationship.
Phosphate Changes at F.W, Kent Park Lake
The Johnson County Conservation Board and Iowa DNR dredged the lake and created interconnecting catch basins to reset its water quality, using testing to monitor the progress.
Colors of Iowa Sunrises
At sunrise, the sun is coming above the horizon and creates a beautiful mix of many different colors. There are many different reasons that these colors are so vibrant in Iowa specifically.
Thicker Fur in Winter
Animals, including dogs, change their bodies and lifestyles with the seasons and other situations in order to survive.
Sundogs Visible Around Sun
Sundogs are colored spots of light visible around the sun during cold temperatures.
Derecho Storms in Iowa
A derecho is a widespread, long-lived wind storm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms.
Butterfly Characteristics
Understanding butterfly characteristics can tell us even more about these creatures and the environments they live in.
Winter Storm Preparation
Weather forecasting can help us safely respond to severe winter weather.
Cracks in the Blacktop
Damage from weather is often visible in roads and blacktop.
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