Citizen Science There are 28 items.
These activities empower patrons to contribute to real-world scientific research through citizen science projects. Activities focus on data collection, observation, and analysis, helping libraries engage communities in collaborative science learning.
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A Wonderful Weather Story
Practice the parts of speech as you write a silly story about the weather. 0
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Wetland Band
Patrons listen to the calls of different species of frogs and toads and then immitate them using musical instruments 0
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Season Seeking
Patrons learn about phenophases (changes of the seasons) by observing ecosystems and recording their observations in naturalist journals 0
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All Tangled Up
Patrons explore the interconnectedness of organisms in an ecosystem by creating an interactive food web with string 0
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Out and About
Patrons learn how to use field guides for exploring the natural world and create their own field guide for their local community 0
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Going Green
What happens to trash after we throw it away? Unfortunately it doesn't just disappear. This activity helps patrons to understand how to be more efficient at reducing waste as they come up with a plan to clean up their community! 0
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Citizen Science: NOAA Projects
Interested in getting involved in a "citizen science" project? This activity offers several ways to get involved in projects with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that support authentic learning! 0
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Citizen Science: SciStarter Projects
Citizen science enables people from all walks of life to advance scientific research! Find projects that match your community's interest, collect data from your local area, and engage in citizen science using SciStarter resources! 0
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GLOBE Observer: Mosquito Habitats
This citizen science toolkit of resources and activities will support your library in mapping and collecting data about mosquito habitats in your area. 0
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GLOBE Observer: Land Cover
This citizen science toolkit provides resources and activities for collecting data and learning about how different types of land cover could increase a community's risk of natural disasters, such as flooding. 0
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Globe Observer: Trees
Tree height is a primary indicator of how well an ecosystem can grow trees. This citizen science toolkit of resources and activities will support your library in collecting data to help scientists learn more about the ecosystems in your community. 0
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Shine - Mini Climate Change Musical
This climate change musical weaves together climate science and performance art into a fun and powerful story, which spans 300 million years of geological time to convey how humanity, energy, and climate are interrelated. 0
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How-to Video Teacher's Guide Provides classroom connections, key concepts, connections to science standards, and additional resources.