Adventures in Community Science Workbook: 14 Investigations Connected to Actual Community-Based Initiatives

"Whether evaluating hazards encountered by spawning horseshoe crabs, identifying the calls of frogs and toads, measuring and identifying freshwater mussels, or designing backyard habitats for fireflies, this workbook can be used in classrooms, in nature centers, or for at-home science study and exploration. The content is designed as an introduction to community science efforts and strengthens investigative and creative skills for the budding scientist. Using actual data sets and proposed studies, this scientific resource will enhance creative, analytical, and collaborative skills in young students everywhere. An answer key is provided for all the lessons. Are you ready for a real-world investigation of community science projects so you can participate or start your own initiatives?" --
The companion to Adventures in Community Science, this hands-on workbook serves as a how-to guide on participating in and/or starting community-based science initiatives.
Are you ready for a real-world investigation of community science projects so you can participate or start your own initiative? The Adventures in Community Science Workbook is an investigative, interdisciplinary activity book that offers classroom students, homeschooled children, and visitors to nature centers and parks the opportunity to build their collaborative, scientific skills through data sets, natural-history study, and creative lessons. The project-based learning approach is used in each of the seven areas of study, including two investigations for each of the following adventures:  • Horseshoe Crab Rescue • Night Lights (Firefly Activity) • Finding Frogs • Mystery Mussel • Lanternflies Have Landed • The Great Shorebird Migration • SOS: Save Our Spiders   The content can be used as an introduction to community science efforts and as a review of main themes and data collected in the field, or simply to strengthen investigative and creative skills for the budding scientist. Each activity is designed to build science skills, explore interdisciplinary content, and develop leadership and collaboration for the students and teachers that use this resource. Answer key is provided! • Works as a companion title to Adventures in Community Science, with corresponding activities for each of the community science themes and adventures!