Citizen Science Guide for Families

This informative resource will help individuals of all ages and backgrounds discover how they can contribute to real scientific research. After defining citizen science, it presents an overview of the social and community benefits of citizen science. Organized by topic, this book offers links to ongoing projects so that teachers, parents, and students can identify programs appropriate to their interests, abilities, commitment levels, and physical locations. Accessible for the whole family, this invaluable title provides the tools for building strong families as well as joining a larger community of individuals interested in engaging in and helping promote applied environmental research.

ISBN 9781937589356 • Author: Greg Landgraf