All Citizen Science resources

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Real Science in the Palm of Your Hand

A framework for designing and facilitating citizen science in the classroom...

Elementary Teaching Strategies Citizen Science

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Tracking Nature With Technology

First and fourth graders collaborate on a citizen science project to locate and research animals found in their school yard....

Elementary General Science Technology Citizen Science Literacy

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Nurturing Local-to-Global Thinking

Third graders explore the world with technology and citizen science, plus an engaging reading and exercise component!...

Elementary Earth & Space Science Technology Citizen Science

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A Global Perspective

Fifth graders practice data collection as they examine soil....

Elementary Earth & Space Science Science and Engineering Practices Citizen Science

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Water Warriors

Students act as stewards of the environment and learn valuable skills in the process....

Elementary Middle School Environmental Science STEM Citizen Science

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Editor’s Note: Citizen Science

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Elementary Informal Education Environmental Science Advocacy Citizen Science

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The Early Years: Introducing Children to Phenology

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue shares an activity meant to provide children wi...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Environmental Science General Science Life Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Citizen Science

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Engineering Encounters: Chemical Reaction Vehicles

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this issue a STEM project takes off in fifth-grade classrooms....

Elementary Engineering Physical Science STEM Citizen Science