Phenomena Hub: Phenomena Databases

Various resources are available as you identify relevant phenomena for your students. Therefore, it is essential to remember to assess the quality and effectiveness of the phenomenon. Then, collaborate with your students to design a driving question to promote inquiry around the phenomenon.

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1. Phenomena for NGSS by Thomas McKenna, Ph.D

2. The Phenomenon Master List by Paul Anderson, Wonder of Science

3. Phenomenon Data Sets by Paul Anderson, Wonder of Science

4. Phenomenon Finder by University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

5. Wonderopolis

6. Phenomena Ideas by Model-Based Inquiry

7. The Kids Should See This

8. Fleet Science Center

9. Oregon Phenomena by Oregon Science Teachers Association

10. Iowa Science Phenomena by Iowa PBS

11. Data Nuggets by Michigan State University

12. Phenomena Video Gallery by Carolina Knowledge Center

13. Phenomena and the NGSS by San Diego County Office of Education Science Resource Center