For the “2023 STEM Discovery Campaign”, projects
“GLOBE Program Elementary K-4" and “Science Picnic/Znanstveni piknik 2023” are announcing their second competition
The "Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023"
(Based on the methodology of the international GLOBE Program and using the NASA GLOBE Observer App)
From January 10 to 22, 2025. Primary School Banija hosted the international cloud photography
exhibition "Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023". Photos taken by our students Nikol Čujko and Joško Medić can also be seen at the exhibition. The photo exhibition is the result of the "Look Up-Cloud Hunters" project, which is part of the joint project of the Science Picnic and the international project "GLOBE Program Elementary K-4". The international competition was held in April 2023 and was intended for kindergartens and schools for children between the ages of 5 and 11. The competition lasted several days and consisted of observing clouds using the "GLOBE Observer" application and
photographing interesting clouds according to the methodology of the international GLOBE Program. 12 kindergartens and schools from different parts of the world participated in the competition: Cyprus, Greece, USA and Croatia. Joško and Nikol, with the help of teacher mentor Ankica Veseljić, chose three photos and sent them to the competition. They won the title "Cloud Hunters Specialists 2023", and their photos became part of a travelling international exhibition. Our students are participating in this competition for the fourth year already and we are very much looking forward to future exhibitions of beautiful clouds.
Article and photos by Ankica Veseljić
An interesting international cloud photography exhibition for a second time was set up at the Mahično Elementary School: The "Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023" exhibition was set up in the school hall on the eve of the holidays from December 16, 2024, to January 8, 2025. It aroused the interest of all school students, employees and school visitors.The photo exhibition is the result of the "Look Up-Cloud Hunters" project, which is part of the joint project of the Science Picnic and the international project "GLOBE Program Elementary K-4".The international competition was intended for kindergartens and schools, and children aged 5 to 11 could participate. The competition lasted several days and consisted of observing clouds using the "GLOBE Observer" application and photographing interesting clouds according to the methodology of the international GLOBE Program. 12 kindergartens and schools from different parts of the world participated in the competition: Cyprus, Greece, the USA and Croatia. Several works by students from our school and works by students from Banija Elementary School and Braća Seljan Elementary School participated in the competition from Karlovac County. The mentor of the students from our school was the homeroom teacher Jasmina Štefan. The winners won the title of "Cloud Hunters Specialists 2023".
Article and photos by Jasmina Štefan
Photos credit: Jasmina Štefan
"Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023" Exhibition at the "Medo Brundo" Kindergarten, Zagreb, Croatia
– A Celebration of Clouds and Curiosity -
In November 2024, Medo Brundo Kindergarten hosted a unique exhibition titled "Look Up Cloud Hunters 2023", which featured photographs from the international competition of the same name. This event was part of the GLOBE Program Elementary, a global initiative that promotes environmental awareness and scientific learning through observation and citizen science projects.
The "Look Up Cloud Hunters" Competition encouraged participants, including children and teachers to observe, photograph, and analyze cloud formations using the GLOBE Observer app. Through this, they contributed to a global database of atmospheric observations, helping scientists study weather and climate patterns.
The exhibition at Medo Brundo displayed selected photographs submitted during the competition. These images, captured by participants celebrated the artistic and scientific beauty of clouds. From fluffy cumulus to dramatic cumulonimbus formations, each photo offered a glimpse into the ever-changing sky. The children’s creativity and observational skills were evident in their ability to capture unique perspectives.
This project was more than just a photography contest. It aligned with the GLOBE Program’s mission to foster environmental stewardship and scientific literacy. By participating, children learned to recognize cloud types, understand weather phenomena, and use technology for scientific purposes. The experience also encouraged teamwork as children worked with their teachers and friends to explore the natural world.
The exhibition served as a platform to showcase the children's work and inspire others in the community to engage with science and nature. Parents, educators, and visitors were invited to view the skies through the eyes of young learners, sparking conversations about the environment and the importance of observing the world around us.
The "Look Up Cloud Hunters 2023" Exhibition at "Medo Brundo" Kindergarten beautifully combined science, art, and community engagement, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended. It highlighted how small observations—like watching clouds—can contribute to a broader understanding of our planet.
This initiative reflects the kindergarten’s commitment to innovative educational approaches and the joy of discovery, inspiring children to remain curious and connected to their environment. This is the second time that our kindergarten hosted the "Look Up-Cloud Hunters " exhibition. We had the pleasure of displaying the "Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2022" (https://sites.google.com/view/projektglobeprogramelementary/stem-collaboration/stem-discovery-campaign-2022 ) and looking forward to the new "Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2024" Exhibition in our kindergarten.
Article by Nataša Maček i Ana Volarić
Travelling cloud photography exhibition "Look Up - Cloud Hunters 2023" at the „Maksimir“ Kindergarten, Zagreb, Croatia
Kindergarten "Maksimir" is in the eastern part of the capital city of the Republic of Croatia. It has been successfully participating in the “Look Up - Cloud Hunters” competition for several years. This is the second "Look Up-Cloud Hunters" exhibition in "Maksimir" Kindergarten https://sites.google.com/view/projektglobeprogramelementary/stem-collaboration/stem-discovery-campaign-2022
From October 7 to October 21, 2024, the kindergarten hosted a travelling exhibition of cloud photographs from 2023, when the kindergarten achieved one of its best results in the competition.
The competition allows children aged 5-11, along with teachers and preschool teachers, to explore the mobile app “GLOBE Observer.” By observing clouds and atmospheric conditions and photographing interesting cloud formations using mobile phone cameras, children participate in STE(A)M activities, creating artistic photographs and becoming young citizen scientists proudly bearing the title of "Cloud Hunters Specialists 2023."
The exhibition was open to all children, starting from the nursery age, as well as parents and other visitors of the kindergarten, who could enjoy the diversity of clouds captured through the eyes of the children. The exhibition offers children a glimpse of the competition's results, potentially inspiring them to actively participate in the future.
Article and photo by Marija Jukić
Proud winners "Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023" got the exhibition in their school
On October 3, 2024, at "Marije Jurić Zagorke" Primary School, the 25th anniversary of dedicated work with The GLOBE Program was held during the Zagreb County GLOBE Expert Meeting. The school prepared a cheerful celebration. Teachers from kindergartens, primary and secondary schools celebrated together the community efforts and collaborative activities of the school. Science workshops and networking activities at the event again brought the GLOBE community to thrive in knowledge and support. The "Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023" Exhibition supported the event, because the "Marije Jurić Zagorke" Primary School, like one of the winners of the "Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023" Competition, is also the champion of projects and community collaboration activities for the entire GLOBE community.
Showcasing 25 years of GLOBE Programe in "Marje Jurić Zagorke" Primary School
Sweet celebration
Joint artwork from participants of the event
One of two birthday posters congratulations from "Vrapče" Kindergarten
Water GLOBE protocols
Difference between the industrial and homemade detergent
Displaying laws of physics
Zagreb GLOBE community; students, kindergatren, primary and secondary school teachers in joint effort to make a better world
Fantastic trio of "Marije Jurić Zagorke"Primary School
The international "SCOPE -Science Connecting People" Conference was a 3-day event held in 3 locations from September 26 to 28, 2024. The conference gathered various experts on science popularization and science communication. Various presenters gave inspiring speeches and showcased their work. Extensive coordination of FabLab with partner organisations presented multiple conference formats and activities that connected science enthusiasts in networking and inspiration.
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At the Europe House in Zagreb, keynote speaker Korado Korlević, the renowned founder of the Science and Education Centre Višnjan, delivered his signature inspiring speech on the key milestones of human civilisation's development and daring predictions for the future. The lack of representation of science and academic research in mainstream media reflects current social trends and collective attitudes, which do not foster the advancement of a knowledge-based society. The overwhelming noise on social networks demonstrates a declining interest in science and academic achievements. Society must invest in research and quality education to create a knowledge-based society and a better world. Future generations of civilisation builders need an education that nurtures altruistic values, sparks motivation, and encourages a passion for exploration. Real change and responsibility begin at the individual level, but like the butterfly effect, we have the power to influence society.
Panel discussions led by Krešimir Čanić and Roberto Vidović further explored the importance of genuine science popularisation and building a knowledge-based society. They emphasised public initiatives in the STE(A)M fields, where the "A" quality enhances the accessibility of scientific topics to the public and contributes to developing local and social ecosystems that support public engagement.
The government and public authority representatives supported the agenda with supportive speeches.
The second day of the conference demonstrated how science truly connects people. Discussion panels on ascience popularization and the STE(A)M education, and various festival formats brought together diverse segments of society to work on strategies for improving education and promoting science and knowledge. Croatian and international presenters and panellists showcased their passion and dedication to fostering public involvement in educational programs, science festivals, and collaborative projects. Many innovative solutions and inspiring stories from educators, teachers, scientists, and entrepreneurs sparked constructive discussions and created opportunities for networking.
A connection between various segments of society—including schools, kindergartens, NGOs, educational authorities, and civil society development supporters—forms a vibrant network and dynamic ecosystem for societal development. "Look Up-Cloud Hunters" displayed and transferred our 3-year project adventure.
A new Look Up-Cloud Hunters follower, and the atmosphere of the science fair
On Saturday, September 28, 2024, despite the rainy weather, the first MAKER EXPO Zagreb, was held in front of and inside the premises of the "Središće" Elementary School. The event attracted many visitors, including students, parents, grandparents, siblings, and community members, who visited this innovative event, which brought together numerous exhibitors, who presented their works and projects inside the school in the school atrium and in front of the school.
At the MAKER EXPO Zagreb, visitors could participate in a series of interesting workshops, such as 3D modelling using a 3D printing pen, programming and creation of electronic circuits , and driving a robo-dog, which delighted all generations. It was also interesting for us to see the exhibition of student works "Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023". We hosted the exhibition for a second time and looking forward to new collaborations.
As a host of the event and a professor of mathematics and physics, it is always inspiring to see the works of students of different ages. I always notice the same thing...the desire for knowledge, learning, adopting new things, and contextualization of what has been learned... no matter the age of the students. With the help of their teachers, our students will do a lot, they just need to be encouraged and gently pushed in the right direction.
Article by Bosiljko Đerek
The 2nd Primary School of Nea Erythraia in Athens, Greece, proudly continues its tradition of fostering environmental awareness and scientific curiosity among students. Building on our success as winners of the "LookUpCloudHunters 2023" Competition, we had the privilege of hosting the "Cloud Hunters 2023" exhibition in our school’s main corridor throughout April-June 2024. This event was not only a celebration of our achievements but also an opportunity to inspire both our students and those from the 3rd Primary School of Nea Erythraia, with whom we share the same buildings, in fostering scientific exploration.
Read the full article by Georgia Lascaris:
"Look Up - Cloud Hunters" at the "BIOPLAnet Fest" at the "Technical Museum Nikola Tesla" in Zagreb
"Look Up-Cloud Hunters" Partners Cloud Gazing
The occasion was orchestrated by the associations Institute of Entrepreneurial Education and Innovation (IPOI), Green Oasis, and STEAM SHOW. Over two days in January 2024, the event brought together a diverse array of experts and enthusiasts in early childhood and preschool STEM education.
Various topics including meteorology, sustainability, Earth preservation, and AI-driven future predictions were meticulously deliberated upon in multiple panels. Moreover, participants were treated to an enriching experience as they explored the museum and its educational offerings, which included planetarium sessions, an apiary exhibit, and a meteorology station display.
The event provided an invaluable platform for networking and the cultivation of new ideas, particularly in the realm of sustainability-focused STEM projects. It served as a beacon for collaboration and innovation, inspiring all involved to contribute towards a brighter and more sustainable future.
Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023 was on the
1st Science on Stage Festival in Croatia !
The 1st Science on Stage Festival in Croatia took place on December 9th, 2023, at Središće Primary School in Zagreb. The event was organized collaboratively by Science on Stage Croatia and Profil Klett. Distinguished educators from primary and secondary schools showcased their innovative projects, earning well-deserved recognition for their efforts. The festival featured engaging workshops and panels focused on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, providing valuable insights and inspiration to attendees. The seamless coordination between Science on Stage Croatia, Profil Klett, and Središće Primary School gave a warm welcome to the Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023 Exhibition, so attendees had an opportunity to gain information related to the Scientix and its STEM Discovery Campaign, The GLOBE Program opportunities and GLOBE Program Elementary K-4 project. A heartfelt appreciation goes out to the organizers for their exceptional efforts. The success of the festival has left everyone eagerly anticipating the next Science on Stage event in Croatia.
Inspiring panels for teachers
Science on Stage Croatia & Profil Klett crew with OŠ Središće
Sons: https://www.science-on-stage.eu/
SonS Croatia: https://sons.profil-klett.hr/
"Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023" Exhibition was at the Science Picnic/Znanstveni piknik 2023!
The twelfth Science PicnicScience Picnic/Znanstveni piknik 2023 was held On Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7, 2023. The event was located in the beautiful park of Oršić Castle, in the Museum of Peasant Revolts, in Gornja Stubica. Numerous educational teams conducted about two hundred activities for about 4,000 visitors. The "Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023" Exhibition was a great asset to the manifestation, and visitors could join citizen science observations through the NASA GLOBE Observer App. http://znanstvenipiknik.weebly.com/ Congratulations to the "Cloud Hunters Specialists 2023", winners of the STEM Discovery Campaign 2023 Competition "Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023"!
Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023
GLOBE Observer STEM Identity
🎯 Location :
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http://znanstvenipiknik.weebly.com/lokacija1.html
1. Dubrovnik Kindergarten, Dubrovnik, Croatia
2. Maksimir Kindergarten, Zagreb, Croatia
3. Zapruđe Kindergarten, Zagreb, Croatia
4. Potočnica Kindergarten, Zagreb, Croatia
5. Medo Brundo Kindergarten, Zagreb, Croatia
6. Defiance Elementary School, Defiance, Ohio, USA
7. 2nd P.S of Nea Erythraia, Athens, Greece
8. Anayia Primary School, Cyprus
9. Mahično Primary School, Karlovac, Croatia
10. Braća Seljan Primary School Karlovac, Croatia
11. Marije Jurić Zagorke Primary School, Zagreb, Croatia
12. Banija Primary School, Karlovac, Croatia
🔎 Check the Wakelet virtual exhibition of beautiful photos recorded by children (Cloud Hunters Specialists 2023) for the Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023: https://wakelet.com/wake/n5iDn0SpYSv6BArjOO19y
📖Read stories about the Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023 implementation activities:
Kindergarten Dubrovnik has participated for the second year in a row in the „Look Up-Cloud Hunters“ competition.
Children were presented with the GLOBE Observer app and the GLOBE Cloud Identification Chart. They were observing clouds and atmosphere conditions. Furthermore, children were taking artistic photos of interesting clouds with a mobile phone camera. Once again participating in this competition encouraged us to join the STEM Discovery Campaign 2023, this year by creating a new learning scenario on the topic of cloud identification and the most common cloud types. It included observing, using various learning materials, art activities and making posters and models.
We are looking forward to next year!
Article by Ana Pasqualicchio
Dubrovnik Kindergarten, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Read more on: https://wakelet.com/wake/oAKHDd5UpvLzLzMg9v7Re
This was another successful year in which kids from kindergarten Zapruđe (Zagreb, Croatia) took the
lead role in observing the sky, clouds, and atmosphere changes before, during, and after the “Look Up-Cloud Hunters” competition that took place internationally in April. Children were the age of 6 and were able to understand even more what was going on and why we, or better said “they” were doing this since this was our 2nd year onboarding this competition and conducting easy observations, measurements, and exploration of the cloudy sky. This April we had the luck of having a cloudy sky almost every day so that the children had the opportunity to actually, see the changes and differences in clouds we talked about in theory before conducting the observations on the field. Later on, we discussed the visual differences between the sky in photos during the competition week, and the difference between the clouds; we were trying to learn their names (some were hard so the main point was to just recognize them and what they “mean” or “do” so that we could somewhat “read the sky”), and we were also telling our own stories about the clouds (exp. “The argument of the two clouds” – kids also made simple dolls made out of sticks and cotton and were performing simple doll-theatre shows for each other). Following were also art activities such as “my cloud” (painting of the clouds we saw), and “This cloud reminds me of…” (Comparing clouds to actual people, animals, and things). The final touch was when we decided to try to make a cloud. It sounded insane, unimaginable to children, and that it happened… - We showed kids why it’s important to study, to examine, to question things, to ask questions and even more questions, and even more, and more, and more… We made a cloud in the bottle and this was a big success because afterwards children started to take initiative and were trying to do some more exploration of the sky and clouds.
Will we continue? – Oh yes…Just you try to stop us!
Article by Izidor Radmanović
Zapruđe Kindergarten, Zagreb, Croatia
Read more on: https://wakelet.com/wake/ugeP-gbBiOh6R26qSxave
"Look Up - Cloud Hunters" preschool experience:
The educational group with early learning of the English language "Little Stars" participated in the competition "Look Up - Cloud Hunters" again this year. Children aged four to seven participated in cloud observation activities, recording observations and observing changes by hand using a tracking card and using the Globe Observer mobile app. The measurements were taken every day between 11 a.m. and 12 o'clock or around 3 p.m., in the period from 18.04. until April 27, 2023. The children also photographed interesting and unusual clouds. Girl (5, 9 years old): "I'm going to take a photo of this one because it looks like a house." The children adopted the concepts of time in that part of the world, and the recorded data was sent to NASA's server, realizing the time and cooperating with the wider community. In addition to following changes in the sky, the children followed and observed changes in nature. Like monitoring the growth of beans from seed, the decay of pumpkins and the movement of earthworms and caterpillars in the kindergarten yard. They took care of the environment by maintaining flower beds and yards, recycling, and learning about the possibilities of renewable energy sources on the occasion of Earth Day. Windmills and "heavenly" vehicles (aeroplanes, parachutes, hot air balloons) were constructed from pedagogically unshaped materials. Experiments on the circulation and evaporation of water in nature were carried out. Through the whole set of environmental care activities and observation of changes in nature with an emphasis on cloud research, the children had the opportunity to integrate and connect all the components of the STEM approach.
Article by Marijana Karapetrić
Maksimir Kindergarten, Zagreb, Croatia
Primary School „Marije Jurić Zagorke“ participated in the “Look Up -Cloud Hunters 2023” Competition from 19/04/2023 - 28/04/2023. By observing clouds and atmospheric conditions and also conducting various STEM activities.In the“Look Up –Cloud Hunters 2023” implementation, 3 GLOBE teachers along with school students promoted the „Look Up-Cloud Hunters“ and the 2023 STEM Discovery Campaign with various clouds and atmosphere activities in (5 groups of around 100 children, 6 Kindergarten Ivane Brlić Mažuranić teachers and 3 professional associates), with about 180 participants. GLOBE learning activities were made by primary school teachers and students for kindergarten kids and elementary school students for 2 weeks. Activities were conducted: design and production of promotional materials (memory game, puzzles, stickers), preparation of plays, demonstration experiments, conversation about the feeling: What kind of cloud am I today?, drawing clouds, putting together a puzzle and answering the question: „Rain - to be or not to be?“ “What do I wear?”, learn the basics of how to observe clouds with the GLOBE Observer app. For the event, school children also designed a "Look Up-Cloud Hunters Marije Jurić Zagorke" logo. Many students had a great time and learned a lot about atmosphere conditions and clouds.
Article by Natalija Kirčenkova
Primary School „Marije Jurić Zagorke“
Students from the 2nd Primary School of Nea Erythraia in Athens, Greece, took part in the "Look Up - Cloud Hunters 2023" campaign as part of the class STEM project "Do Look Up! A Journey from Earth to Space." an interdisciplinary project that aimed to inspire 11-year-old students, particularly girls, to become interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) by combining STEM and Space education. As a result, the "Look Up - Cloud Hunters 2023" campaign was ideal for introducing them to citizen science. assisting them in understanding the importance of clouds on both the local climate system and regional weather, inspiring them to learn more about Earth Observation Satellites, and finally demonstrating how mobile devices, particularly their sensors, can be used to conduct scientific experiments. Some activities involved the entire class during ICT and informatics sessions, while others took place in the afternoon zone with fewer students. The pupils worked in groups, using the computer lab's mobile devices. The teacher has already used the same account to install The NASA Globe Observer Citizen Science smartphone application on multiple mobile devices. Students worked in groups under the supervision and help of their teachers. They carried out various sky observations in the schoolyard using the Clouds Protocol of the NASA Globe Observer app and attempted to complete and upload all of the observations requested by the app. They were amazed and thrilled to be a part of this citizen science program and contribute to giving scientists a more complete image of the clouds in the atmosphere by combining their ground observations with the data collected by satellites. The excitement of conducting scientific outdoor observations using mobile devices encouraged students, both boys and girls, to self-react and take the initiative to navigate through the application, understand exactly what data the application was requesting, carefully observe the sky and clouds, and finally, after several attempts and experiments, register their observations on the application. Because the students' mobile devices lacked a magnetometer sensor, they had to rely on prior knowledge to figure out how to orient themselves to find the four cardinal points (North, South, East, and West) by using sunrise and sunset for approximate directions, in order to complete their observations. After that, observations were made using mobile devices equipped with magnetometer sensors, which helped the students understand how crucial various sensors are for carrying out particular experiments. The students were captivated by the following activity, in which they were requested to check when and which satellites will pass over the school so that they could compare their ground observations with those of the satellites from above. While the NASA satellites METEOSAT-10 and VIIRS NOAA20 were passing over their school, they went outside once more to take their ground measurements. After a few days, they received emails including both their own and the satellites' data, which caused enormous excitement. They were perplexed to see that the satellite observations were quite different from their ground observations. The teams had a lot of debate about this and were motivated to thoroughly study the application instructions again. More recordings will be made in May so that their data can be compared again with those of the satellites. Participating in this activity encouraged students, particularly girls, to study science and technology topics in a playful and innovative manner, while also providing them with the opportunity to participate in real-world research projects. This established the groundwork for additional investigation into the importance of clouds in planetary change, the value of citizen scientific programs, and the role of Earth observation satellites in monitoring Earth, and motivated them to join in future similar investigations. Finally, the students used critical thinking, computational thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills throughout the project, worked in groups, and enhanced their communication, teamwork, and interdisciplinary learning skills.
More about the whole project "Do Look Up! A Journey from Earth to Space": https://wakelet.com/wake/UXIzE87uedL3fPWcG_UpF
Article by Lascaris Georgia
2nd Primary School of Nea Erythraia, Athens, Greece
Defiance Elementary School participated in the “Look Up -Cloud Hunters 2022” Competition by observing clouds and atmosphere conditions, and taking photos of interesting clouds as an art activity with the STE(A)M approach. The exhibit was displayed at a STEAM Night at the school partnered with Defiance College and also for a week in the library during the book fair. Parents and families also had the opportunity to view the exhibit and learn about the “Globe Observer” app.
The “Look Up -Cloud Hunters 2022” exhibition goes to the GLOBE Annual Meeting in Colorado!
Article by Julie Houck,
Defiance Elementary School, Ohio, USA
This year fourth graders from primary school "Braća Seljan" Karlovac, Croatia, participated in an international competition "Look Up- Cloud Hunters 2023" for the first time. The competition was the peak of observation and learning about the clouds for almost whole schoolyear.
First, students were learning about main types of clouds, exploring how clouds are formed and where in the sky specific type is located. After that, students were making their own cloud charts. They were put in groups of five. They were given cotton, chalk, carton and water colour tubes and amazing cloud charts were made. We put them on our classroom's wall and used them weekly to help us observing real clouds.
STEM activities are a big part of our classroom activities and scientific observation of atmoshere and clouds, as well. Although they are only ten, they understood how big their role was and they were all very motivated. In our schoolyard using the Cloud Protocol of NASA globe Observer App protocols we did various sky observations. For this competition students got detailed instructions. Observations were made using their mobile devices. Some amazing photos of clouds were made and children liked the idea of having fun and doing something so important. Children were thrilled to be involved in this competititon and they took it pretty seriously.
We are looking forward to participate in next year's challenge so much!
Article by Vladimira Fumić
Braća Seljan Primary school , Karlovac
For the second year in a row Potočnica Kindergarten participated in the international competition the "Look Up-Cloud Hunters". By observing clouds, atmosphere and surface conditions, 5-6-year-old kindergarten children were included in the STEM activity and learned about the scientific observations. The NASA GLOBE Observer App was used in observations and also "Sky window" and "NASA Cloud Identification key" were helpful to young learners to identify specific patterns in the sky. The "Little Cloud" Eric Carle's storybook was an introduction activity for the children and after the clouds observations children's artwork was created. The competition was another exciting activity for the children, and also new knowledge and experiences were gained. The clouds activities were a continuation of the Earth Day activities where young children observe their environment and they know that they are important and also that they can contribute.
Article by Suzana Gojsević & Slavica Trčak
Potočnica Kindergarten, Zagreb, Croatia
👀 See you at the Science Picnic (Znanstveni piknik) !
🚀Join us at the STEM Discovery Campaign 2023 Competitions:
The “Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023” Competition will give students and teachers a chance to experience what the mobile application „GLOBE Observer“ can do, by observing clouds and atmosphere conditions, and taking photos of interesting clouds with a mobile phone camera as an art activity by an STE(A)M-based approach and become the “Cloud Hunters 2023”. Students will have the opportunity to explore technology and discover that technology can have a purpose and that they can contribute as citizen scientists for a better understanding of the planet Earth as a system.
Furthermore, by taking the photos with a mobile camera, children will direct their attention to nature (clouds in the sky) and record their observations with an artistic touch. Any type of cloud or interesting meteorological phenomenon is welcomed!
The main goals are that students, together with their teachers and peers, pay attention and explore the world around them, and to raise awareness about everyday science possibilities, significantly toward the nature, weather, atmosphere conditions, and clouds observing activities.
Who can participate: Elementary/primary schools or kindergartens students ages 5-11 from the following countries: https://www.globe.gov/globe-community/community-map
Observation activity period: 03 April to 28 April 2023
Submission of participant application: To enter the competition, please follow the steps in the „Terms and Conditions” document by 30 April 2023
Type of activity: Online (03 April to 30 April 2023 by SDC23), and follow-up (exhibition on the Science Picnic 2023 / Znanstveni piknik 2023 on October 2023)
Technology required: Mobile phone (with the “Globe Observer” app installed)
Education domain area: STE(A)M, art, sustainable development, environmental awareness, citizen science, atmosphere
Awards: Cloud Hunters 2023 & Cloud Hunters Specialists 2023 (see the “Terms and conditions” document)
Results of the competition: Results of the competition will be announced on the web page Look Up-Cloud Hunters 2023 and Facebook ( by III.PARTICIPATION AWARDS in the “Terms and Conditions” document)
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Please use the contact for any query related to the competition and awards:
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Happy cloud hunt!
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The 2023 STEM Discovery Campaign is a joint international initiative organised by Scientix that invites educators, projects, organisations, libraries, schools, universities, youth clubs and all interested stakeholders across Europe and beyond to celebrate careers and studies in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The theme of the 2023 STEM Discovery Campaign is STEM identities. Developing a STEM identity increases the likelihood that learners will develop a science literacy – some might even follow a STEM career path. Through the implementation of an interdisciplinary and integrated approach, learners can be engaged in STEM activities in all fields and types of education. Therefore, all interested parties can help learners cultivate their STEM identities by designing and facilitating rich STEM experiences for them. That is why we encourage every educational stakeholder to organize and take part in different events and activities that help learners discover and develop their STEM-selves. Running from 1 February to 30 April 2023, with a peak of activities during the week of 24 to 30 April, the STEM Discovery Campaign is a celebration of the ongoing commitment of teachers and other stakeholders in education to improve science education and literacy in Europe and beyond.
SDC23 👉 https://bit.ly/SDC_23 !
