Citizen Science
Learn more about citizen science with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Search by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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In this study, researchers worked with middle and high school students to collect moss samples around industrial neighborhoods in Seattle,…In this study, researchers worked with middle and high school students to collect moss samples around industrial neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington. They used the moss samples to both pinpoint pollution... -
Before the introduction of personal computers, tablets, cell phones, and other mobile devices, scientific findings were more difficult to share…Before the introduction of personal computers, tablets, cell phones, and other mobile devices, scientific findings were more difficult to share widely. People read about some scientific advances in magazines and... -
Over the past decade, humans have introduced two species of Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles) into the Atlantic…Over the past decade, humans have introduced two species of Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles) into the Atlantic Ocean. These fishes have been seen in a wide range... -
The Did You Feel It? (DYFI) system allows Internet users to report earthquake data when they feel an earthquake. The…The Did You Feel It? (DYFI) system allows Internet users to report earthquake data when they feel an earthquake. The data submitted are put into computer programs that create “Did... -
In this study, the student scientists wanted to determine if the Oxbow is a good habitat for the great horned…In this study, the student scientists wanted to determine if the Oxbow is a good habitat for the great horned owl. (This article is part of the Student Scientist edition... -
In this study, the student scientists researched if soil fertility had any effect on garlic mustard’s ability to be successful…In this study, the student scientists researched if soil fertility had any effect on garlic mustard’s ability to be successful invading new areas. (This article is part of the Student... -
The student scientists used the Soil Quality Index (SQI) to determine the overall health of soils at the Oxbow. (This…The student scientists used the Soil Quality Index (SQI) to determine the overall health of soils at the Oxbow. (This article is part of the Student Scientist edition of Natural... -
The emerald ash borer is an invasive species to the United States. While it isn’t a major pest in its…The emerald ash borer is an invasive species to the United States. While it isn’t a major pest in its native range of northern China and Korea, here in the... -
The emerald ash borer is an invasive species that uses ash trees for reproduction and food. Their activity ultimately kills…The emerald ash borer is an invasive species that uses ash trees for reproduction and food. Their activity ultimately kills the tree. In this study, the student scientists are trying... -
Learn more about the past, present, and future of Moon Trees around the country!Learn more about the past, present, and future of Moon Trees around the country!
