Katherine MathiesonBritish Science Association

@kath_math

Citizen Science for Schools

The 3Rs of Citizen Science for Schools

• Real• Relevance• ResourcesR

Benefits for students• Raise motivation and

appetite for school

• Boosts learning (& attainment) in science

• Broaden career aspirations & strengthen science identity

• Develop employability skills e.g. leadership, communication

Benefits for teachers

• Raise student motivation & aspiration

• Raise your/your department’s profile within the school• Raise your school’s profile locally/nationally

• Link to other school agendas e.g. sustainability

• Support your (science) passions

Tips for researchers 1• Involve teachers• Be clear about the benefits to schools• Dedicate resource to recruiting schools

• Identify a narrow target audience – or offer a range of ways to participate

Tips for researchers 2

• Don’t make assumptions about school IT setups

• Keep school participants involved • Use researchers as ambassadors

School networks

CREST projects in schools

National Science & Engineering Week

Questions?

Katherine MathiesonDirector of Programmes

British Science Associationwww.britishscienceassociation.org

Katherine.mathieson@britishscienceassociation.org@kath_math