Social Studies & Sustainability
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STUDENT PARTICPATION IN SCIENCE!
Citizen science is the practice of public participation and collaboration in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge. Through citizen science, people share and contribute to data monitoring and collection programs. Usually this participation is done as an unpaid volunteer.
Collaboration in citizen science involves scientists and researchers working with the public. Community-based groups may generate ideas and engage with scientists for advice, leadership, and program coordination. Interested volunteers, amateur scientists, students, and educators may network and promote new ideas to advance our understanding of the world. -- Nat Geo
Here is a list of various projects:
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CitizenScience.gov: https://www.citizenscience.gov/catalog/#
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Society for Science: https://www.societyforscience.org/research-at-home/citizen-science/
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SciStarter: https://scistarter.org/
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Zooniverse: https://www.zooniverse.org/
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National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/citizenscience/get-involved.htm
North American Association for Environmental Education
Transforming Environmental Education from Knowledge to Action with Kathy McGlauflin and Gus Medina
"Delve into how environmental education programs have evolved from lessons of awareness to calls to action. Join host Gerry Ellis in this thought-provoking conversation with Kathy McGlauflin and Gus Medina, examining how these shifts, along with the changes in methods and technology, have shaped the field and what it means for connecting people to nature in a modern world.
From unlearning our assumptions about where young learners find and thrive in nature to reshaping the tools we provide educators as they enter the field, this discussion unpacks what it takes to create meaningful change in how we teach about the world around us. They reflect on programs designed to move beyond basic awareness to foster active participation in conservation efforts. Kathy and Gus emphasize the need for curriculum integration and everyday application to make environmental education a lived experience rather than a one-time event."
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WAY TO GO, SCIENCE MOMS!
"We’re a group of nonpartisan climate scientists and mothers, working
to give our children the planet they deserve. 99% of scientists agree,
climate change is real. We founded Science Moms to help mothers who
are concerned about their childrens’ planet, but aren’t confident in their
knowledge about climate change or how they can help.
As climate scientists, we have collectively spent decades studying our earth and what human activity is doing to it. We are steeped in this reality every day and know that to solve this problem, it will take all of us moms joining forces. Together, we aim to demystify climate science and motivate everyday moms to demand climate change plans and solutions that preserve the planet for our kids." Learn more here.