“Citizen Science” Grades 5-7

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Citizen Science Students learn about field projects. Anyone can get involved in real science. Features the Aussie Backyard Bird Count. Grammar and word study. Writing a summary with instructions. Links given for extension work.

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Citizen Science

Citizen Science is a 2-page lesson package for Grades 5-7.

~Students learn how ordinary people play a part in real science studies in the field.
~Discusses the Aussie Backyard Bird Count that is of special interest to young people.
~Introduces students to open science projects that they can join. 
~A Word Study and Text Study follow the  reading task. Matching words with meanings.
~Guidance in writing a summary of main points.

This is suitable for any teaching and learning environment. Let the tasks drive the lesson.


Some Links:   “Grasses are Graminoides” Science Grades 5-6“Trees” Science Literacy Grade 5,6,   “Invertebrates” Science Grade 5, 6 ,   “Emu” Science Literacy Grade 5-7,   “Landforms” Science Literacy Grade 5, 6“Bertie and the Crocodile” Grades 5-6,   Upper Primary School, Page

Further reading links: https://www.birdlife.org.au/get-involved/whats-on/bird-week
This  link would be helpful and interesting as a follow-up for this work unit.
https://biocollect.ala.org.au/acsa#isCitizenScience%3Dtrue%26isWorldWide%3Dfalse%26max%3D20%26sort%3DdateCreatedSort


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