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Citizen Science

  • Australians are helping scientists get vital data this spring. Here’s how.
    Student Activity, Article & Citizen Science

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    Australians are helping scientists get vital data this spring. Here's how.

    STEMBiological SciencesEarth SciencesTechnology

    Using smartphone and web-based apps, the public are spotting the country’s rarely seen animals.

    Years F-12
  • Get involved in scientific research with citizen science!
    Student Activity, Citizen Science, Idea & Video & Film

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    Get involved in scientific research with citizen science!

    STEMBiological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth Sciences

    Why is citizen science so important and how can you find the right project for you?

    Years F-12
  • How to hunt fossils responsibly
    Article & Citizen Science

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    How to hunt fossils responsibly

    Earth SciencesSTEM

    5 tips from a professional palaeontologist to search for fossils responsibly. Learn how to safely and responsibly get involved in...

    Years 4 & 8
  • CSIRO Career Profile: Meet our Indigenous researchers – Marlee Hutton (Marine Scientist)
    Article, Career Profile & Citizen Science

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    CSIRO Career Profile: Meet our Indigenous researchers - Marlee Hutton (Marine Scientist)

    Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander Histories & CulturesBiological SciencesCareers in STEMChemical SciencesEarth SciencesMarine SciencesSTEM

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures COSMOS Education honour and value the scientific knowledge and contributions of First...

    Years 4, 6-8 & 10
  • The Great Cicada Blitz
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    The Great Cicada Blitz

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMSTEM

    In search of the sound of the Australian summer.   This article describes an interesting citizen science project to identify...

    Years 3-7 & 9-10
  • Grow some spines for EchidnaCSI
    Article, Citizen Science & Student Activity

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    Grow some spines for EchidnaCSI

    Biological SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Opportunities for a little echidna detective work. This article describes a citizen science project that asks the community to submit...

    Years 5-7 & 9-10
  • Unlocking Universal secrets with AstroQuest
    Article, Citizen Science & Student Activity

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    Unlocking Universal secrets with AstroQuest

    Careers in STEMPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    AstroQuest is calling for volunteer stargazers. This interesting article explains the citizen science project, AstroQuest. This project is suitable for...

    Years 7 & 10
  • Citizen Science for the Classroom: The GLOBE Program
    Article, Citizen Science & Student Activity

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    Citizen Science for the Classroom: The GLOBE Program

    Careers in STEMEarth & Space SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Each week Cosmos takes a look at projects and news about Citizen Science in Australia. This week they went global with...

    Years 10
  • Citizen science project turns whale watchers into published scientists
    Article & Citizen Science

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    Citizen science project turns whale watchers into published scientists

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    20 years of citizen science records have revealed the recovery of humpback whales in Australian waters. Interesting read showing students...

    Years 7 & 9-10
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