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GLOBE Protocols (Teacher's Guide)

The GLOBE Teacher's Guide includes a collection of scientific background information, data-collection protocols and learning activities categorized by Earth sphere. To maintain high data accuracy, GLOBE protocols must be followed closely. Only use instruments that meet the required specifications, and make sure data is entered according to GLOBE standards.

The Teacher's Guide is made possible through the combined efforts of various authors and editors.
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GLOBE Protocols by Earth Sphere

Select an Earth Sphere below to explore GLOBE protocols, learning activities and supporting resources.

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Protocol Measurement Frequency

Figuring out the time commitment of a GLOBE Protocol is an important factor to consider when you are determining which protocols to incorporate into your educational setting. GLOBE's Protocols have a wide range of measurement times and frequencies that depend on the specific protocol you are studying, for example, there are some protocols that only require a measurement to be taken once per site, while others may require daily measurements. To help GLOBE Educators identify which protocols work best for their time constraints, GLOBE has created the protocol measurement frequencies charts below.  

Protocol Measurement Freq Chart Accordion

Atmosphere Daily Weekly Monthly Seasonally Semi-annually Annually Once per site
Aerosols X            
Maximum, Minimum and Current Temperature X            
Barometric Pressure X            
Clouds X            
Precipitation X X X X      
Relative Humidity X            
Surface Temperature X            
Water Vapor X            
Biosphere Daily Weekly Monthly Seasonally Semi-annually Annually Once per site
Biometry (Tree Height)       X      
Green-Up and Green-Down X X   X      
Land Cover             X
Phenological Gardens   X          
Carbon Cycle           X  
Hydrosphere Daily Weekly Monthly Seasonally Semi-annually Annually Once per site
Alkalinity   X          
Electrical Conductivity   X          
Dissolved Oxygen   X          
Freshwater Macroinvertebrates         X    
Mosquito Habitat Mapper   X          
Nitrates   X          
Water pH   X          
Salinity   X          
Water Temperature   X          
Water Transparency   X          
Pedosphere (Soil) Daily Weekly Monthly Seasonally Semi-annually Annually Once per site
Bulk Density             X
Frost Tube   X          
Gravimetric and Volumetric Soil Moisture X X X X      
Particle Density             X
Particle Size Distribution             X
Exposing a Soil Profile             X
Soil Characterization             X
Soil Fertility             X
Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) X            
Soil pH             X
Soil Temperature   X X        

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