GLOBE

The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is an international science and education program that provides students and the public worldwide with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process, and contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the Earth system and global environment. The vision of GLOBE is to create a worldwide community of students, teachers, scientists, and citizens working together to better understand, sustain, and improve Earth’s environment at local, regional, and global scales. Its mission is to promote the teaching and learning of science, enhance environmental literacy and stewardship, and promote scientific discovery. (Content modified from GLOBE website).

Project Attributes

Institutions Involved
Government Agency
Other Research Institution

Setting
Can be done anywhere

Participant Activities
Collect data
Develop research questions

Timing
Ongoing

Social Configuration
Individual Participation
Online Virtual Participation