Science Blossoms
The consistent theme of reading about the people doing the work of science blossoms in the upper forms to include growing opportunities to engage in citizen science as well as a growing interest in the current events of the day that pertain to science. Search by location or topic and read through some of the options to be a citizen scientist and possibly choose one to get involved in at the Scistarter site. This site does an excellent job of walking you through the steps of how to engage in a citizen science project. What might be some of the challenges? How might participation encourage relationship and accomplish the goal of connecting science to the broader world? Choose an article to read at Science Daily. Journal some thoughts about both the citizen science options and your current event in science. Why is it important for students to be knowledgeable of current issues in science? How is your relationship with nature and with science related to the idea of stewardship?