Protocol eTraining

Learn how to document a Land Cover Study Site so that you can take biometry measurements using the GLOBE Biosphere Protocols. This module reviews the selection of a GLOBE biometry site, reviews the procedure for locating your site using a GPS receiver, and provides a step-by-step introduction of the protocol method. After completing this module, you will be able to define land cover and explain how these measurements can support interpretation of satellite images, and identify and document a land cover sampling site for use in GLOBE investigations.

Learn how to take canopy cover and ground cover measurements at your GLOBE Land Cover Sample Site. This module reviews the selection of a GLOBE land cover study site, reviews the procedure for locating your site using a GPS receiver and provides a step-by-step introduction of how to measure canopy and ground cover. After completing this module, you will understand how your measurements will assist in interpretation of satellite images, be able to conduct canopy and ground cover measurements in the field, and upload your data to GLOBE.

Learn how to measure the tree circumference at your GLOBE Land Cover Sample Site. This module provides a step-by-step introduction of the protocol method and discusses the importance of tree circumference data for understanding changes in the Earth system. After completing the module, you will be able to explain how tree circumference data is to be used to understand changes in forest structure and climate. You will know how to conduct tree circumference measurements in the field, and upload your data to GLOBE.

Learn how to determine the graminoid (grass-like plant) biomass at your GLOBE Land Cover Sample Site. This module provides a step-by-step introduction of the protocol method and discusses the importance of obtaining graminoid biomass data. After completing this module, you will understand how graminoid biomass measurements can be used in scientific investigations. You will know how to conduct sampling procedures in the field and complete measurement procedures in the lab, and be able to upload your data to GLOBE.

Learn how to measure a tree height at your GLOBE Land Cover Sample Site. Each module describes how to build a clinometer, the scientific instrument used to obtain tree and shrub height; provides a step-by-step introduction of how to measure the height of grass-like plants; and provides a step by step introduction of one of the 5 methods that can be used when measuring tree or shrub height. The directions for measuring tree and shrub height differ depending on whether you are measuring on a slope or not, and whether your eyes are higher or lower than the tree base, so select the slide set that best describes your anticipated situation.

Learn how to select and define a Grass Green-Up protocol study site and get a step by step introduction of the protocol. After completing this module, you'll know how to explain what phenology is to your students and why monitoring green-up is scientifically important to our understanding of the changing Earth system. You will know how to collect data in the field, upload data to the GLOBE database, and visualize data using GLOBE’s Visualization Site.

Learn how to select and define a Tree and Shrub Green-Up protocol study site and get a step by step introduction of the protocol. After completing this module, you'll know how to explain what phenology is to your students and why monitoring green-up is scientifically important to our understanding of the changing Earth system. You will know how to collect data in the field, upload data to the GLOBE database, and visualize data using GLOBE’s Visualization Site.

Learn how to select and define a Grass Green-Down protocol study site and get a step by step introduction of the protocol. After completing this module, you'll know how to explain what phenology is to your students and why monitoring green-down is scientifically important to our understanding of the changing Earth system. You will know how to collect data in the field, upload data to the GLOBE database, and visualize data using GLOBE’s Visualization Site.

Learn how to select and define a Tree and Shrub Green-Down protocol study site and get a step by step introduction of the protocol. After completing this module, you'll know how to explain what phenology is to your students and why monitoring green-down is scientifically important to our understanding of the changing Earth system. You will know how to collect data in the field, upload data to the GLOBE database, and visualize data using GLOBE’s Visualization Site.

In the GLOBE Carbon Cycle Introductory module you will learn why carbon is an important element in ecosystems, how it is stored and transferred in the Earth system, and how increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide impact climate. It also highlights four Learning Activities that introduce systems thinking and the global carbon cycle. After completing this module, you will be able to diagram the major pools and fluxes of the carbon cycle at a global scale, provide examples of the role of humans in the global carbon cycle, understand the importance of collecting carbon cycle data, and use GLOBE Carbon Cycle Learning Activities in your classroom.

Learn how to set up a STANDARD Carbon Cycle Site to take carbon and plant growth measurements using the GLOBE Carbon Cycle Protocols. A Standard site is an area of at least 225m2 (15x15m) of contiguous vegetation (i.e. forest, grassland, shrubland), if your site has human interference (i.e. school yard, park, etc.) please complete the NON-STANDARD Protocol eTraining. This module reviews learning activities and research questions that you can you can address using the Carbon Cycle protocols, the selection of a Standard GLOBE Carbon Cycle site, and provides a step-by-step introduction of the Standard Tree, Shrub/Sapling, and Herbaceous protocols. After completing this module, you will be able to determine which vegetation types you will measure, perform field measurements to assess carbon storage and plant growth, upload data to the GLOBE database, and understand resources available to help you analyze and interpret your data.

Learn how to set up a NON-STANDARD Carbon Cycle Site to take carbon and plant growth measurements using the GLOBE Carbon Cycle Protocols. A Non-Standard site is an area of at least 225m2 (15x15m) of vegetation with some human interference (i.e. school yard, city block, park), if your site has contiguous vegetation (i.e. forest, grassland, etc.) please complete the STANDARD Protocol eTraining. This module reviews learning activities and research questions that you can you can address using the Carbon Cycle protocols, the selection of a Non-Standard GLOBE Carbon Cycle site, and provides a step-by-step introduction of the Non-Standard Tree, Shrub/Sapling, and Herbaceous protocols. After completing this module, you will be able to determine which vegetation types you will measure, perform field measurements to assess carbon storage and plant growth, upload data to the GLOBE database, and understand resources available to help you analyze and interpret your data.