Lichen Reproduction Process
Lichens are a partnership between a fungus and an alga. There are two primary ways lichens reproduce: sexually and asexually
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.
Midwest Governors Want Changes to Flood Management Priorities
In 2019, midwest governors asked the U.S. Corps of Engineers to change flood management priorities.
Snow and Sound
Common sounds may be different in an environment when there is snow cover as compared to when there is not.
U-Shaped Oxbows at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
Oxbows are U-shaped river bends and can be seen at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt.
Prescribed Burning in the Loess Hills
Prescribed burnings are one land management strategy to encourage a healthy prairie ecosystem.
Mussel Reproduction Process
The lifecycle and reproduction of mussels are dependent on fish.
Wild Parsnip
Wild parsnip is an invasive species that can be dangerous to both humans and native plants.
Pony Truss Bridge Design
A pony truss bridge is different from other truss bridges because it allows traffic to go through it, but is not connected by braces over the top.
Bighead Carp Changing the Missouri River Ecosystem
Bighead carp is a new species in the Missouri River and is causing a lot of concern.
Mayfly Life Cycle
Mayflies are insects that have a unique lifecycle.
Snow Fences to Improve Winter Road Safety
In Iowa, plastic snow fences are often strategically placed in yards and alongside roads to improve road quality in the winter.
Invasive Purple Loosestrife
Purple loosestrife is an invasive species in Iowa that grows rapidly and impacts wetlands
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