Abstract
In recent years, there has been widening interest in and opportunities for public and school engagement with science through citizen science initiatives. This article focuses on the different ways incorporating citizen science in schools can promote meaningful and broad learning outcomes, and provide students the opportunities to develop knowledge and skills they need to live in today's scientifically and technologically enhanced society. Three case studies, representing the varied landscape of citizen science projects in schools, demonstrate different ways in which citizen science can sustain active citizenship and increase student awareness and relatedness to science.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | International Encyclopedia of Education |
| Subtitle of host publication | Fourth Edition |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 224-233 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128186299 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Awareness to science
- Citizen-science
- Citizenship
- Public engagement with science
- STEM education
- Science in daily life
- Socio-scientific issues
