Soil and Water Tents Combine Science, Art, Inquiry, and Data

Session Submission Type: Traditional Presentation

Summary

The Earth Around Us Tent program immerses students in soil and water ecosystems through hands-on activities based on Elementary GLOBE storybooks and a 10x10 pop-up tent with murals. The tents and resources can be used with student observations of their local environment or as a stand-alone resource.

Sub Unit

• Connecting with Nature

Presenters

• Alicia Carlson, GLOBE U.S. Coordination Office/University of New Hampshire

• Jennifer Bourgeault, GLOBE U.S. Coordination Office/University of New Hampshire

• Susan Cox, USDA Forest Service