What is Citizen Science?
Citizen science is a way for regular people to collaborate with trained scientists to contribute to scientific research projects. SciStarter and Arizona State University partnered up with libraries across the country to offer citizen science kits with everything you need to get started!
Library Resources
- Introduction
- Quick-Start Guide
- Citizen Science Overview
- Using SciStarter
- Additional Citizen Science Resources
Our Kits:
Exploring Biodiversity
Page
https://scistarter.org/library-kits/exploring-biodiversity
Borrowing Agreement
Kit Contents
- Clip-On Lens for Smartphone w/ Case (7 lenses, 2 clips, 1 tripod: base + phone bracket)
- Lens: Telephoto (x2), Fish Eye, Macro, Star Filter, CPL Filter, and Kaleidoscope
- Binoculars 10×25 Contact w/Case
- Field Notebook (x2)
- Activity Guide (w/ Booklist)
- Carry Case (Backpack)
- Luggage Tag/ID
Additional Resources
Observing Pollinators
Page
https://scistarter.org/library-kits/observing-pollinators
Borrowing Agreement
Kit Contents
- Binoculars
- Stopwatch
- Clipboard (x2)
- Field Notebook (x2)
- Dry-Erase Marker (x2)
- Flower ID guide – Rhode Island Trees & Wildflowers
- Pollinator Book – The Bees in Your Backyard
- Laminated Data Sheet (x2)
- Bee Observer Cards
- Activity Guide (w/ Fact Sheet and Booklist)
- Carry Case (Backpack)
- Luggage Tag/ID
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Measuring Light in the Night Sky
Page
https://scistarter.org/library-kits/measuring-light-in-the-night
Borrowing Agreement
Kit Contents
- Unihedron Sky Quality Meter with Lens (SQM-L)
- Red LED Flashlight (x2)
- Planisphere (David Chandler 40-50 – Lrg) (x2)
- Activity Guide (w/ Worksheet, Instructions, FAQ, and Booklist)
- Carry Case (Backpack)
- Luggage Tag/ID
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Any questions? Please contact our Adult Services Coordinator, Ann Kathrin at [email protected].