Citizen Science Projects in CT
Articles/Websites
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Biology
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What it is
- This article focuses on various bird-counting projects in CT that need data and observations from the general public to complete.
- Students will learn about the many projects they can participate in to help with conservation efforts and add data for future research.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This article discusses a resource that's centered on sustainable landscape management.
- The project descriptions in this article are concise and easy to understand.
Additional Prerequisites
- The links on the 2nd page don't send you to the correct web addresses.
- It may be helpful if students understand the ecological importance of birds.
Differentiation
- This article pairs well with a lesson on conservation and biodiversity.
- Students can use the plant database in this article for a research project on local native plants and the birds they attract.
- The YardMap website can support a classroom discussion on the environmental impact of conventional lawncare.
- The FrogWatch website can enhance a lesson on wetland ecosystems, how they function, and why they're important.
From the scientist review
This resource allows students to learn about the best conversation techniques required to protect species and biodiversity in Connecticut's natural reserves. We recommend this resource for teaching.
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