How to add citizen science in your excursion planning

Anne Vize

By Anne Vize
Community contribution / November 15, 2022

After several years of being cooped up at home learning remotely, many students (and their teachers) are just itching to get outdoors and learn in practical, hands on ways.

Citizen science is a great option to build essential science skills and knowledge, as well as supporting students to explore ...

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