The influence of a citizen science project: Student attitudes, sense of place, and understanding of science practices
Lorenz A. 2016. The influence of a citizen science project: Student attitudes, sense of place, and understanding of science practices. University of Wyoming
Citizen science is a form of public participation in scientific research in which volunteers can engage with scientists in authentic research projects. Citizen science projects have been studied to understand participant and scientist motivations and outcomes, particularly in scientific literacy and attitudes. Recently, citizen science projects have become more common in classroom settings, but the few studies document these outcomes using robust methodology. The current study was developed to measure local high school students’ understanding of science practices, attitudes toward science, and sense of place during a semester-long citizen science project in Yellowstone National Park using a mixed-methods design.
- Type
- Academic
- Authors
- Lorenz, Amy
- Date of Issue
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Wyoming
- Units
- YELL
- Keywords
- attitude, mixed-methods, place attachment, sense of place, thesis
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Human Use | Cultural Landscapes | Cultural Landscapes