Citizen Science
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There are many ways to be involved in data collection as a civic scientist. The Forest Service has an online…There are many ways to be involved in data collection as a civic scientist. The Forest Service has an online suite of free tools, called iTree, for assessing the value... -
Test your understanding after reading “Hidden in Plain Sight.” Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain…Test your understanding after reading “Hidden in Plain Sight.” Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain what each image represents. You may write your explanation or... -
Scientists ask questions about many small things found in nature, the way Dr. Jovan asked questions about moss. Small things,…Scientists ask questions about many small things found in nature, the way Dr. Jovan asked questions about moss. Small things, like plants, rocks, soil, or animals, can tell scientists a... -
In this FACTivity, you will try different methods of collecting data about types of shoes worn at your school. The…In this FACTivity, you will try different methods of collecting data about types of shoes worn at your school. The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How does... -
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: What are the advantages and disadvantages of having citizen scientists perform…The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: What are the advantages and disadvantages of having citizen scientists perform data collection and reporting for the community? Would you vote... -
In this FACTivity, you will become a citizen scientist by collecting phenology data from your school, town, or home using…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):... -
In this FACTivity, the question you will answer is: What is the health of the trees around my school?In this FACTivity, the question you will answer is: What is the health of the trees around my school? -
In this FACTivity, you will explore soil just like the student scientists. The question you will answer is what is…In this FACTivity, you will explore soil just like the student scientists. The question you will answer is what is the soil profile like near my school or home? -
In this FACTivity, you will do something similar to the student scientists in this study. The question you will answer…In this FACTivity, you will do something similar to the student scientists in this study. The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How do different areas in our... -
In this FACTivity, you will learn about invasive species in your area. The questions you will answer are: What invasive…In this FACTivity, you will learn about invasive species in your area. The questions you will answer are: What invasive species are in my area? What can be done to...
