Aquatic Plants Live in Owbows
Many types of plants grow in the water, not in the soil, in the oxbows of Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
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.
Turkey Vulture Impact on Ecosystems
The Turkey Vulture is native to the Americas and glides across Iowa...
Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve Collection Area 360° View
Featured in this 360 view are sand dunes, sand prairie, and nearby...
Tadpoles and Frogs
Tadpoles are a part of the frog lifecycle.
Mussel Contribution to River Ecosystem
In addition to filtering water, the mussel is a keystone species in...
Flowers and Grasses of Iowa
A colorful look at a variety of flowers and grasses along with popular...
Measuring Water Quality at Chichaqua Bottoms
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt has unique water quality characteristics as compared to other places in Iowa.
Owl Diversity in Iowa
Nine different owl species call Iowa home and are found in different regions of the state, each with a unique look and habitat.
Trumpeter Swan Population Decline and Restoration
Almost 20 years after the Iowa DNR began efforts to reintroduce the Trumpeter swan population in Iowa, the program is succeeding.
Iowa Snow Plow Technology
When keeping Iowa roads safe during the winter, there are several aspects to consider including cost of equipment, removing snow and ice without damaging roads, and safety of personnel.
Storm Chasers Describe Rapidly Changing Storm
When the Iowa Storm Chasing Network initially began chasing the 2008 Aplington-Parkersburg EF-5 Tornado, the team thought there was a weakly rotating wall cloud typical of a “regular tornado”. The wall cloud turned into a mile-wide killer.
Prairie Plants and the Carbon Cycle
Roots of prairie plants are developed through centuries of growth. These deep roots will take the carbon out of the air add nutrients to the soil when they die, contributing to rich soil.
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