GLOBE Protocols (Teacher's Guide)
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GLOBE Data Collection Protocols and 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.
The Teacher's Guide is made possible through the combined efforts of various authors and editors.
Getting Started Documents
GLOBE in the Classroom:
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GLOBE Protocols by Earth Sphere
Select an Earth Sphere below to explore GLOBE protocols, learning activities and supporting resources.
- Aerosols
- Air Temperature
- Barometric Pressure
- Clouds
- Precipitation
- Relative Humidity
- Surface Temperature
- Water Vapor
- Wind
- Biometry
- Carbon Cycle
- Green Up/Down
- Land Cover Classification
- Phenological Gardens
- Alkalinity
- Conductivity
- Dissolved Oxygen
- Freshwater Macroinvertebrates
- Nitrates
- Water Temperature
- Water Transparency
- Water pH
- Bulk Density
- Frost Tube
- Soil Characterization
- Soil Fertility
- Soil Infiltration
- Soil Moisture - Gravimetric
- Soil Moisture - SMAP Block Pattern
- Soil Particle Density
- Soil Particle Size Distribution
- Soil Temperature
- Soil pH
- Agriculture
- Air Quality
- ENSO
- Mosquito
- Ocean
- Rivers and Lakes
- Soils
- Urban
- Water Cycle
- Water Quality
- Weather
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instrumentation and activities
To maintain high data accuracy, GLOBE protocols must be followed very closely. Only use instruments that meet the required specifications, and make sure data is entered according to GLOBE standards.
Learn more about instrument specifications and find certified suppliers.
Learn more about instrument specifications and find certified suppliers.
GLOBE Learning Activities are a great, action-oriented way for students to approach scientific concepts. Teachers can use them to compliment their own lesson plans, or modify them to fit their time, resources or learning objectives. Each Learning Activity also includes the specific education standards addressed for that worksheet.
Learn more about GLOBE Learning Activities.
Learn more about GLOBE Learning Activities.
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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.
| 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 |