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Yale University

Avalon Project: Treaty With the Apache, July 1, 1852

For Students 9th - 10th
Actual text of the treaty, which promises safe passage to U.S. citizens and establishes military forts and trading posts in Apache territory.
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Other

Arizona State University: Sci Starter

For Students 9th - 10th
SciStarter aggregates more than 1100 citizen science projects on a single website in order to connect scientists and community leaders with anyone who wants to learn about and contribute to science to make the world a better place. Pick...
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Other

Cuso

For Students 9th - 10th
CUSO is a Canadian organization similar in mission and purpose as the United States' Peace Corps. Founded in 1961, CUSO has grown into a dynamic organization working to combat poverty and inequality, aid human rights, treat HIV/AIDS, and...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning:ap Lit : Alienation, Disaffection, & Estrangement

For Students 9th - 10th
This AP unit focuses on the themes Alienation, Disaffection, and Estrangement using the Kate Chopin works: The Awakening and "The Story of an Hour" and "The Unknown Citizen" by W.H. Auden. It includes links to these text including audio...
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Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Politics in the Atomic Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Oregon State online exhibit on Atomic Energy and Nuclear History features discussion and primary source material on the politics of the Atomic Age, citizen reaction and the Atomic Energy Act of 1946.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Drum Roll Please

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student teams commit to a final decision on the location they recommend for safe underground cavern shelter for the citizens of Alabraska. They prepare and deliver final presentations to defend their final decisions to the class.
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Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Nest Watch: Nest Monitoring Manual [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
NestWatch is a citizen science project where the average person can assist scientists in observing and cataloguing bird populations to track how successful they are at nesting and reproducing. This 36-page package provides information...
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NASA

Nasa: S'cool: Students' Cloud Observations on Line

For Students 9th - 10th
S'COOL is a NASA citizen science project where school children gather ground truth measurements that assist in verifying and improving the accuracy of the CERES (Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System) satellite instrument...
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Other

Points of Light

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The mission of the organization is to instill compassion and the idea of service and philanthropy in school children. Find out how to start a Care Club and what projects the children can participate in.
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Other

The Center for Study of Responsive Law

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for Study of Responsive Law (CSRL) is an organization run by Ralph Nader that researches and encourages institutions to become more aware of citizen-consumer needs. There are links to their projects, resources, and related...
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: The Importance of Local Action

For Students 9th - 10th
The Habitat Network discusses the importance of citizen action projects such as this one.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Creating Maps That Convey Critical Ecological Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to the heart of this citizen science project that invites citizens from all over the country to map and identify their habitat ecology.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Mapping Habitat 101: The Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch this tutorial to understand how to participate in the Habitat Network citizen science habitat mapping project.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Adding Objects to Habitat Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to add objects, or emojis, to a habitat map for this citizen science project.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: How to Join and Add a Map to a Group

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to join a group for the citizen science project, Yardmap by Habitat Network.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Four Mapping Mistakes That Affect Data Quality

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the tips and tricks of successful habitat mapping for this citizen science project.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: How to Submit a Complete Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to submit your local habitat map containing real data to an established citizen science project.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Support Pollinators: A Goal for Your Site?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the three easy steps citizens can take to support pollinators including providing shelter and nesting materials, food, and avoiding using chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: With Your Neighbors

For Students 9th - 10th
Habitat Network challenges citizen scientists to organize their communities as a positive force for birds.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Planning Tool: Let Us Analyze Your Map So You Can Set Goals

For Students 9th - 10th
Habitat Network is encouraging citizen scientists to fill out characteristics for backyard sites. They will analyze individuals' maps and give credit for taking certain actions.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Adding Bird Sightings to Your Habitat Map

For Students 9th - 10th
By mapping a local habitat, people are providing the Cornell Lab of Ornithology citizen science program with invaluable habitat information in regards to bird diversity.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Announcing: Photo Upload

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about direct photo upload to the Habitat Network crowdsourcing citizen science website.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Introduction to the Groups Tool

For Students 9th - 10th
Habitat Network introduces the Groups Tool that helps connect citizen scientists across the country.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Support Birds: A Goal for Your Site?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what citizen scientists can do to provide appropriate habitats for native birds.

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