Citizen Scientists

Last week, the whole school was able to Skype with the author of Citizen Scientist.  She explained that there are so many possibilities and that everyone can be a scientist this summer! Mrs. Stayer then introduced the Harlan Summer Project 2013.  We are asking as many families as possible to participate in Citizen Scientist and the Fall Science Expo by choosing something they are interested in learning more about.  As a class, we discussed things we were interested in doing right in our own backyards!  Here are some of our ideas:

Observe butterflies and compare the different wing patterns, shapes and sizes of different species.

Raise tadpoles into frogs and document the process.

Hatch chickens from eggs and record your observations.

Look under rocks and logs to find bugs and see what types of food they like to eat.

Create a composting box and worm garden, and write down what you see happening.

Grow plants and seeds in pots and clear plastic bags to see what happens when the roots begin to grow.

If you have any questions, please let me know!  All the information including a flyer, observation notebook and instructional bookmark have been sent home.  I am really looking forward to seeing what the children choose to do over the summer!  Good luck, citizen scientists of room 100!