Citizen science : 15 lessons that bring biology to life, 6-12 / edited by Nancy M. Trautmann, Jennifer Fee, Terry M. Tomasek, NancyLee R. Bergey.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Trautmann, Nancy M., editor.

Fee, Jennifer, editor.

Tomasek, Terry M., editor.

Bergey, NancyLee R. (NancyLee Rodenberg), editor.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biology--Study and teaching (Secondary)--Activity programs.

Biology.

Biology--Research--Citizen participation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 224 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Arlington, Virginia : NSTA Press, National Science Teachers Association, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides a straightforward goal: to inspire you to engage your students through public collaboration in scientific research--also known as citizen science. It is specifically designed to get you comfortable using citizen science to support independent inquiry through which your students can learn both content and process skills.

Contents:

chapter 1. What is citizen science?

chapter 2. Why use citizen science in your teaching?

chapter 3. Implementation strategies

chapter 4. Case study : connecting with students through birds

chapter 5. Case study : the mysteries of monarchs

chapter 6. Case study : amphibians and reptiles

chapter 7. An integrative approach to studying out changing planet.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781938946752

1938946758

OCLC:

855909967