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Karen M. Collier; Katherine McCance; Sarah Jackson; Ana Topliceanu; Margaret R. Blanchard; Richard A. Venditti – Journal of Chemical Education, 2023
As the use of plastics expands, microplastic concentrations increase in aquatic environments and negatively impact water, soil, and animals inhabiting these areas. Microplastic research frequently incorporates citizen science to assist in data collection and environmental education. These projects provide opportunities for greater societal…
Descriptors: Plastics, Citizen Participation, Scientific Research, Science and Society
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Matthews, Catherine E.; Huffling, Lacey D.; Benavides, Aerin – American Biology Teacher, 2014
We describe a field-based lizard project we did with high school students as a part of our summer Herpetological Research Experiences. We describe data collection on lizards captured, identified, and marked as a part of our mark-recapture study. We also describe other lizard projects that are ongoing in the United States and provide resources for…
Descriptors: Science Projects, Animals, High School Students, Field Studies
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Patterson, Barbara – Science Teacher, 2012
Communities, Cameras, and Conservation (CCC) is the most exciting and valuable program the author has seen in her 30 years of teaching field science courses. In this citizen science project, students and community volunteers collect data on mountain lions ("Puma concolor") at four natural areas and public parks along the Front Range of Colorado.…
Descriptors: Ecology, Wildlife, Science Projects, Conservation (Environment)
Society for Science & the Public, 2011
This paper presents the rules and guidelines of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2011 to be held in Los Angeles, California in May 8-13, 2011. In addition to providing the rules of competition, these rules and guidelines for conducting research were developed to facilitate the following: (1) protect the rights and welfare of…
Descriptors: Standards, Guidelines, Federal Regulation, Secondary School Science