We may not be Science Geeks per se, but we’re clearly fans of that type of thing! Not to mention that some of “our own” being deeply involved in Citizen Science projects around the world…

So we say Kudos to the National Science Teacher’s Association for creating curriculum and publishing textbooks that are both real and engaging.

“Observing the life cycle of monarch butterflies and following their remarkable migratory journeys between Canada, the United States, and Mexico … 

“Tracking climate change by recording the dates of first leaf, flower, and fruit of local trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses …

“Discovering which bird species migrate, where they go, and when …

“Exploring life cycles and population dynamics of frogs, toads, and other animals in nearby ponds …

“Citizen science projects such as these gather data through public collaboration in scientific research….We invite you to dig in and become part of this exciting and rapidly growing movement. Your students will not only learn science, but they will also be scientists, and their projects will bring biological and environmental science to life in your classes.”
—from the Preface to Citizen Science: 15 Lessons That Bring Biology to Life, 6–12

Sounds good to us!

Click on the photo for more info on the book itself and how to order it.