Globally and locally, the number of opportunities to be involved as citizen scientists continues to grow, and teachers are using these projects to make science education more relevant and engaging and to develop students’ science capabilities.
The Science Learning Hub features a wide range of online citizen science (OCS) projects under the Citizen science section – this article aims to help you make the most of them.
Types of projects
Some provide a hands-on experience for students such as Wild Sourdough where students use microbes to make bread. Others are online only – for example, in Stall Catchers, students help scientists to research the connection between brain blood flow, Alzheimer’s disease and potential cures. There is a wide range projects that you can use with your ākonga.
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