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Writer's pictureMrs. Deborah Fagnan

Citizen Science Club

Updated: May 27, 2021



Mission #1: Xplore! Wild Watch



In the first week, I will explain the program to the club and set up devices.


Book Shared:

Curious Critters New Jersey (Curious Critters Board Books) Board book – September 1, 2017 by David FitzSimmons (Author) (on order through Amazon)


Book Display:

Citizen Scientists: Be a Part of Scientific Discovery from Your Own Backyard by Loree Griffin Burns.

Title:

Get Outdoors: A mindfulness guide to noticing nature by Paul Christelis

Who is a Scientist by Laura Gehl



The first mission: Xplore! Wild Watch


Steps:

  1. Watch the power point presentation. https://drive.google.com/file/d/13l9w8fZsEmLJdXhRTMlrdr5shF87MQz_/view?usp=sharing

  2. Parents/adults will help their kids upload the app on their phone or tablet. For those who do not have a device, they will use one the library's iPad's.

    1. iNaturalist (app)

Your account has been activated!

Here's some next steps to get you on your way to observing and identifying the natural world

  • Read our getting started guide

  • Add an observation

  • Complete your profile

  • Find some people to follow or invite your friends

  • Check out the Community Guidelines for tips on keeping iNaturalist a friendly and welcoming place to be.

  1. Explore, Observe, Record.




Information provided by sciStarter:



PRESENTED BYXplore! Science Discovery CentreGOAL

An easy introduction to citizen science and wildlife spotting

TASK

Take pictures of wildlife

WHERE

Global, anywhere on the planet

DESCRIPTION

Xplore is a science centre in Wrecsam, Wales and Wild Watch is our first ever citizen science project. Wild Watch is a wildlife spotting project, specifically aimed at people new to citizen science or wildlife spotting. Simply download a free app, join our project page, and take some pictures of any wildlife you see when you’re out and about or even sat in your garden. The app will tell you what species you have found, and scientists will be able to use this info to help them learn more about our local environment. Enjoy exploring; learn more about wildlife; help protect your environment!

HOW TO GET STARTED

SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Follow Wild Watch on Twitter

  • Find Wild Watch on Facebook

  • Follow the Wild Watch

TOTAL EXPENSE0.00ANDROID APPhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.inaturalist.android&hl=en_GB&gl=USIOS APPhttps://apps.apple.com/gb/app/inaturalist/id421397028MATERIALSCamera/cameraphone. iNaturalist website/iNaturalist app.IDEAL AGE GROUPElementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Adults, Families, Seniors,SPEND THE TIMEOutdoorsIDEAL FREQUENCYOnce or twice a weekAVERAGE TIMEThree minutesTOPICSAnimals, Biology, Ecology & Environment,TAGSWEBSITEWild Watch

 



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