2015 01 05 bes citizen science v2
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The document discusses the British Science Association's vision of integrating citizen science into schools to enhance community participation and promote scientific engagement among students and teachers. It emphasizes the importance of real, relevant, and resourceful projects, arguing that citizen science opportunities should be accessible to all rather than a select few. Additionally, it highlights the benefits for students, such as increased motivation and profile-raising for both individuals and institutions.
2015 01 05 bes citizen science v2
- 1. Citizen Science for schools 11th May 2014 Katherine Mathieson Director of Programmes British Science Association @Kath_Math
- 2. Our vision is of a world where science is at the heart of society and culture. Our mission is to support, grow and diversify the community of people interested and involved in science, and to strengthen their influence over science’s direction and place in society. British Science Association
- 4. 1. British Science Festival 2. British Science Week 3. CREST Awards and CREST Star 4. Volunteer branches and sections 5. Media Fellowships 6. Science Communication Conference www.britishscienceassociation.org British Science Association
- 5. A way of thinking, rather than a body of facts and knowledge…with huge potential to change the way in which individuals and societies experience the world around us. Why Citizen Science? We therefore believe that opportunities to participate in the advancement of science - in its broadest sense, should be available to as many people as possible instead of limited to a select few.
- 8. Contributory, Collaborative, Co-created… & Extreme Whose project is it anyway?
- 9. Whose project is it anyway? Narrow & deep – or shallow & wide? Who chooses? Give the data back (to be an ethical scientist, even though you own the data for 15 years…)
- 10. 3Rs 1. Real 2. Relevant 3. Resources
- 12. Raise student motivation & aspiration Help deliver other school agendas e.g. Green schools, Growing Up Wild Profile-raising: • Raise my profile within my department • Raise the profile of my department within my school • Raise the profile of my school within my community Benefits for Teachers
- 13. 3Rs 1. Real 2. Relevant 3. Resources
- 15. Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Don’t make assumptions about school IT setups Data Protection Rules and barriers
- 16. Beware of personal & medical data….
- 17. Citizen Science for schools 11th May 2014 Katherine Mathieson @Kath_Math Katherine.mathieson@british scienceassociation.org