In our project, A Study of Student Investigations in Data-Sharing Projects , we are currently studying how students make use of data that they download from such sites. Journey North Students in grades K-12 study animal migrations and vegetation growth that signal spring's arrival. Unrestricted access to data. Classroom BirdWatch Students in grades 5-8 submit data on birds they observe at feeders. Curricula include ten units on building and maintaining a feeder, techniques for observing and identifying birds, and methods for analyzing data from sightings posted by participating classrooms.
Data access is restricted.
The students access the collective database and construct maps and graphs from global images. Unrestricted access to data. Winner of numerous awards. Includes the Kids as Global Scientists projects. Registration is required to access data and materials.