Citizen Science and the Proposed Michigan Science Standards (NGSS)
Most citizen science projects could easily cover several of the science and engineering practices as you guide students to become scientists. The projects could also cover some of the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI) depending on your grade level and citizen project chosen.
Science and Engineering Practices
National Research Council has outlined 8 practices for K-12 science classrooms that describe ways students should be engaged in the classroom as a reflection of the practices of actual scientists and engineers. When students “do” science, the learning of the content becomes more meaningful. Lessons should be carefully designed so that students have opportunities to not only learn the essential science content but to practice being a scientist or engineer. These opportunities set the stage for students to transition to college or directly into STEM careers. Listed below are the Science and Engineering Practices from the Framework:
1. Asking questions and defining problems
2. Developing and using models
3. Planning and carrying out investigations
4. Analyzing and interpreting data
5. Using mathematics and computational thinking
6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions
7. Engaging in argument from evidence
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/K-12_Science_Performance_Expectations_v3_495876_7.pdf
Most citizen science projects could easily cover several of the science and engineering practices as you guide students to become scientists. The projects could also cover some of the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI) depending on your grade level and citizen project chosen.
Science and Engineering Practices
National Research Council has outlined 8 practices for K-12 science classrooms that describe ways students should be engaged in the classroom as a reflection of the practices of actual scientists and engineers. When students “do” science, the learning of the content becomes more meaningful. Lessons should be carefully designed so that students have opportunities to not only learn the essential science content but to practice being a scientist or engineer. These opportunities set the stage for students to transition to college or directly into STEM careers. Listed below are the Science and Engineering Practices from the Framework:
1. Asking questions and defining problems
2. Developing and using models
3. Planning and carrying out investigations
4. Analyzing and interpreting data
5. Using mathematics and computational thinking
6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions
7. Engaging in argument from evidence
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/K-12_Science_Performance_Expectations_v3_495876_7.pdf