Wasp Nest
Wasps often surround our home creating nests everywhere.
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.
Wind Turbines for Energy
Large wind turbines surround many small farming communities in Iowa.
Stink Bugs Move Indoors
Stink bugs tend to show up in homes during the fall and winter.
Less Sunlight in Winter
The amount of daylight we have changes as the months go by
Forecasting and Preparing for Weather
Watching the weather forecasts and having materials necessary for severe weather helps to predict and prepare for these events.
Color Change of Leaves
Some trees become full of leaves in the spring and summer, and during the fall, the leaves change colors and fall from the trees.
Sun and Moon Visible During the Day
It's possible to see both the sun and the moon during the day.
Parents and Offspring
A puppy and its parent are often similar, but not identical.
Lake Water: Liquid & Solid
A lake can be seen in different states of matter.
Animal Camouflage
A coyote can be well camouflaged by its surroundings.
Design Solutions for Bags Boards
The angle and distance between bags boards can impact how the game is played.
Rainbows
Rainbows are visible when specific conditions are present.
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