Category Archives: Backyard Science

Simple observations or experiments you can do in your backyard or at your school.

Up in flames: high temperatures, low humidities and high winds make the perfect combination for wildfires

Posted on 06/27/2012 by wordpressadmin

Each GLOBE region has been affected at one time or another by wildfires.  Last year, when we discussed the state of the climate for each region, there were mentions of wildfires specifically in the Africa region.  The fires referenced then … Continue reading →

Posted in Atmosphere, Backyard Science, General Science | 6 Comments

Mild winters and early springs – trend or rarity?

Posted on 03/21/2012 by wordpressadmin

All over the United States, spring flowers such as daffodils and crocuses began blooming nearly a month ago due to an unseasonably warm winter.  Some of my friends from many parts of the country have been mentioning how beautiful their … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Science, Climate, Earth System Science, General Science | 3 Comments

March… In like a lion, out like a lamb.

Posted on 03/13/2012 by wordpressadmin

This week, we have a guest blogger.  Ashley Kaepplinger is currently working on her master’s degree in Meteorology at Florida State University and will finish in the summer of 2012.  After she receives her master’s degree, she will begin working … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Temperature, Atmosphere, Backyard Science, General Science | 1 Comment

Peculiar weather – just because it sounds odd doesn’t mean it didn’t happen!

Posted on 01/11/2012 by wordpressadmin

I have always been passionate about the weather.  When I realized that to fulfill this passion I had to have a career in atmospheric science, I started acquiring all sorts of books, charts, movies, and other weather related things.  One … Continue reading →

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Porpoises in the San Francisco Bay – an example of how a small change can have big results!

Posted on 12/07/2011 by wordpressadmin

Sometimes in a rapidly changing world, it is difficult to see the effects that small changes in human lifestyle can have on not only climate, but on ecosystems.  Various countries and international organizations are working to pass legislation to ensure … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Science, General Science, GLOBE Protocols, Hydrology | 1 Comment