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Citizen Science - Gathering Data
Lesson4 of 5 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 8ScienceHumanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmentalBiodiversityCitizen ScienceClimate Change
Lesson Summary
Students prepare information and materials to support users of a trail in or around your school where people can assess local biodiversity using a leading citizen science app. Students begin by creating a package of information to inform visitors about how to use their trail, including maps, field guides, ClimateWatch app details and recording sheets. Students then create a package of information to support future students analysing the data collected, including templates for graphs and charts, and suggestions on how to share this information.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- be able to select, research and communicate scientific and geographical information
Success criteria
Students can:
- support other students and/or community members to participate in citizen science programs
- share geographical and/or scientific information in a range of communication forms
- create templates for graphs, charts and tables.
- justify their decision making
Lesson Guides and Printables
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