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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After watching episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE about investigating the animals that live near you, try this Nature Nearby Challenge.…After watching episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE about investigating the animals that live near you, try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In this activity, you will use your senses to make... -
After watching episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on mammals, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In…After watching episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on mammals, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In this activity, you will observe the land use context around... -
Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include safety tips for investigating animals,…Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include safety tips for investigating animals, using our senses to identify animals, animal tracks and scat,... -
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?
