Curved Tree Trunks
Many of the trees surrounding the oxbows at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt seem to be curving up and away from the water, while the tree trunks on land tend to be more straight.
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.
Reclaiming Iowa's Abandoned Mines
Coal was once a major industry of Iowa. The last mine was closed in 1971. Current efforts are being made to save the land once home to these mines in southern Iowa.
The Unique Pollination System of the Swamp Milkweed
The Swamp Milkweed has a unique pollination and seed dispersal method.
Several Habitats in One Location
Several habitats support a wide variety of plant and animal life at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt.
Formation of the Loess Hills
The Loess Hills collection of silt and dust took thousands of years to...
Floods Reveal Devonian Fossil Gorge
The Devonian Fossil Gorge is located near the Coralville Dam and is...
Iowa Maple Syrup
Maple tree convert sunlight to sugary syrup through the process of photosynthesis.
Community Responses to Water Quality Concerns
Iowa communities and farmers are adopting conservation practices that lead to cleaner water by keeping agricultural run-off from entering water supplies.
Radio-Tagged Northern Pike
Iowa DNR use technology to tag and track northern pike.
Why Don't We Have to Fertilize Forests?
Agricultural fields require specific amounts of fertilizer to maintain...
Lichen Reproduction Process
Lichens are a partnership between a fungus and an alga. There are two primary ways lichens reproduce: sexually and asexually
Midwest Governors Want Changes to Flood Management Priorities
Midwest Governors, including Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds would like to...
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