“Citizen Science” Grades 5-7
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Citizen Science Students learn about field projects. Anyone can get involved in real science. Text in this worksheet set features the Aussie Backyard Bird Count. Grammar and word study. Writing a summary with instructions. Links given for extension work.
Description
Citizen Science
Citizen Science is a 2-page lesson package for Grades 5-7. This worksheet set students
~ learn how ordinary people play a part in real science studies in the field.
~The text discusses the Aussie Backyard Bird Count that is of 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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