FACTivity – Nature’s Notebook
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In this FACTivity, you will become a citizen scientist by collecting phenology data from your school, town, or home using Nature’s Notebook.
Materials (for each student or group of students):
- Field Datasheets (downloadable from Nature's Notebook with a free account)
- Writing utensil
- Field guides (optional)
- Binoculars/magnifying glass (optional)
- Computer and internet access (optional)
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Standards addressed in this Activity:
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a set of K-12 science education standards emphasizing inquiry-based learning, real-world applications, and integrating engineering practices, aiming to deepen understanding of science while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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MS-ESS3-3
Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
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MS-LS1-5
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
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MS-LS2-1
Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
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MS-LS2-4
Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
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Civic Ideals and Practices
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People, Places, and Environments
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Time, Continuity, and Change