It Takes a Village

A key element of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is for students to engage in authentic science and engineering practices that scientists and engineers perform in their jobs. One strategy to implement these standards within the school curriculum is for students to participate in citizen...

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Published in:Science and children 2023-05, Vol.60 (5), p.45-49
Main Authors: Schaen, Richard, Zydney, Janet, Angelone, Lauren
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Objectives
Classrooms
Community
Composting
Data collection
Educational technology
Gardens & gardening
Grants
Greenhouses
Local government
Outreach services
Partnerships
Plant reproduction
Pollinators
School administration
School districts
School superintendents
Science education
Science Projects
Scientists
Seeds
Students
Teachers
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Summary:A key element of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is for students to engage in authentic science and engineering practices that scientists and engineers perform in their jobs. One strategy to implement these standards within the school curriculum is for students to participate in citizen science projects. Citizen science provides an opportunity for anyone to gather data alongside scientists in authentic scientific discovery, which not only fosters the use of science and engineering practices (SEPs) but also scientific literacy. To successfully implement citizen science projects in the classroom, Hayes, Smith, and Midden recommend that teachers align the projects with the standards, find accessible sites to collect data, and develop partnerships with professional scientists, community members, and other key stakeholders. The problem is that sometimes partnerships can interfere with students' inquiry if not implemented well. Here, Schaen et al share how to cultivate partnerships that will help meet their learning objectives.
ISSN:0036-8148
1943-4812