Learn more about citizen science through this "quest" from TED Ed. Be sure to check out the menu on the right hand side of the quest, especially the “Dig Deeper” link which has many suggestions for more ways to connect to this topic.
A searchable database of over 3,000 citizen science projects. Click here to find a project sorted by location, topic, age level, and more. There are hundreds of projects specifically highlighted for elementary school students. You could:
Identify places where invasive garlic mustard plants are growing! (This plant is all over Amherst.)
"Your participation will help us trace bird migration, nesting success, and changes in bird numbers through time. These insights inform conservation plans and key actions to protect birds and habitats."
This group's mission is to "preserve and protect the Fort River and its entire watershed area, as well as to make the river more easily accessible for low-impact recreation, education, and ecological research."
Searchable database of ongoing, federally-funded citizen science projects.