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What is Citizen Science?

A brief introduction to the many opportunites for kids of every age to explore Citizen Science, making observations and gathering data that helps scientists around the globe.
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SciGirls: Flashy Fireflies

SciGirls use citizen science to learn about fireflies at Congaree National Park.
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Park Ranger: Claudia Santiago

As a Citizen Science coordinator at Congaree National Park, Claudia shares her love of science and the outdoors with the community.
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Role Model Profiles: Park Ranger: Claudia Santiago

Meet Claudia, a citizen science coordinator at Congaree National Park.

Neighborhood Naturalist

Collect and compare data in your neighborhood.
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SciGirls: Dragonfly Detectives

SciGirls investigate dragonflies at Indiana Dunes National Park.
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Search Party

Create a scavenger hunt for your friends to find items around the room or outside.
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SciGirls: Awesome Alaska

SciGirls on the Alaska coast explore their local parks to identify and record animal and plant species.
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Wetland Band

Create an instrument that will mimic a frog or toad call.
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SciGirls: Frog Whisperers

Friends compare frog and toad calls in rural and urban sites to evaluate the population.
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SciGirls: Salamander Tales

SciGirls in Tennessee explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park—the salamander capital of the world.
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Defense Designer

Design your defense! Use your imagination to design a fictional animal that has defenses against predators and/or their environment

SciGirls Strategies Postcard

Pocket postcard of the SciGirls Strategies.

Role Model Strategies Postcard

Pocket postcard of the Role Model Strategies.

Role Model Strategies Virtual Training

Learn how to talk to youth about careers in STEM through this virtual training!
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