It’s Tuesday, and time for Science because as you all know this is one of the classes I am not sure about teaching. So this morning I wanted to take the time to bring you a new Homeschool Resource called Zooniverse and I hope it helps us both teach Science to our students.
Recommended Website:
Age Range: 9 and up (Grades 4 and up approximately; children with parental supervision)
This website “is home to the internet’s largest, most popular and most successful citizen science projects” developed by the Citizen Science Alliance.
The CSA works with scientists and researchers around the world on projects that use the efforts and ability of citizen volunteers. Parents and kids can have a great time together engaging in real science projects!
When you get to the site, you’ll see an image menu of the current projects. Click on any image and a new screen opens with a brief description. Click on “Learn More” to get a detailed explanation of the project and what volunteers do. Once you understand the scope of the project, you can sign up to participate (free). Some of the current projects include:
- CLIMATE – Help scientists recover worldwide weather observations using Royal Navy ship logs.
- MEDICINE – Play a brain match game.
- NATURE – Help marine researchers understand how whales communicate.
- SPACE – Help track solar storms, measure and map our galaxy, identify meteors, and more!
Some of the projects include “Resources for Teachers” with interactive lesson plans, teachers’ notes, presentations, events and exhibitions. They are designed for classroom students but can be tweaked for use at home.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the “Paused” or “Retired” projects too!
This is a terrific way to engage the whole family in science explorations. Bookmark it to return often.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
