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The students have analyzed problems, framed appropriate research to address the topic, conducted the research, evaluated the data collected and made recommendations related to community actions that address the concerns. Many of the research topics have taken place over a period of many years. Some have been projects that involve individuals or small groups of students, while others have been whole class activities extending over many years.  Many of the projects also start with one study topic then branch into many different, but related studies.

Through the process of coming to grips with such community concerns, many of the conventional curricular goals in the biology, chemistry. geography, visual arts and environmental monitoring courses have been addressed. This has often involved applying the principles of these courses in an integrated context to the problem.  Learning within this framework adds relevance and importance to the studies and supports a diversity of learning styles.  Many students who struggle within the conventional didactic classroom, find success and joy within these studies .

The following list of the ES11 Place-based projects provides the reader with a sense of the scope and depth of the studies and the students engagement with the activities.  This listing should be viewed as a summary, not an exhaustive description and related data sets associated with the different studies.  The list is organized around eight different themes. 

• Aquatic environments
• Forestry and terrestrial studies
• Wildlife studies
• Marine and intertidal studies
• Atmospheric
• Snow studies
• Energy studies
• Recreation and DYI studies
• Human impact studies

Some projects touch on more than one theme. Where this happens, the activity is listed in each theme but only described in greater detail in the main theme.  Each project or activity provides a description of the project, some provide background information.  Most identify protocols followed, the duration of the study, and the teachers involved.  Some identify community involvements and identify community involvement in the project.

The GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) Program is an international science and education program that focuses on promoting scientific literacy and building connections between people passionate about the environment. GLOBE has three primary goals: increasing environmental awareness, contributing to increased scientific understanding of the Earth and supporting improved student achievement in science and mathematics. By participating in GLOBE, students, educators, citizen scientists, and researchers can connect with the program’s global community.

GLOBE learners also investigate and study Earth System Science through their own research projects and those led by NASA. These projects can center around one of GLOBE’s various protocols, campaigns or other initiatives. By participating in these initiatives, GLOBE community members are inspired to collect, submit and analyze GLOBE measurement data from around the world.

With the support of NASA and the federal science agencies that sponsor GLOBE, namely the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of State (DoS), GLOBE engages learners in the scientific process and advances scientific literacy and science diplomacy. Through GLOBE’s community engagement, the program serves as a bridge between the researchers of today and those of tomorrow.

Watch the short introduction video on the Yukon Virtual Geology website to learn more about the project, about fieldtrip navigation and how to access available field experiences.

Virtual field experiences include: Whitehorse Copper Belt, Triassic Reefs and Fossils, Yukon Volcanism, Geoscience Research in the North, and St. Elias Icefields.

Welcome to Yukon’s geoscience community!

This program will give students and teachers a hands-on opportunity to learn about earthquakes and participate in a large-scale community science experiment that will gain new insights into the faults beneath our beautiful island.

In 2023 they contracted a local BC teacher to build and develop SchoolShake specific lesson plans and teacher guides. As the project grows additional lesson plans and resources will be posted here. This material is freely downloadable below. Should you use this material, please let SchoolShake know so they can keep track of its usage. If you have questions or feedback regarding the lessons, email info@schoolshake.ca.

EarthScope Consortium is a global community of employees, scientists, scholars, and educators. Their goal is to advance understanding of the Earth and its physical systems by democratizing access to geophysical instrumentation, observations, and practices.