Prairie Ridge: Scientists in Training – Citizen Science

Prairie Ridge: Scientists in Training – Citizen Science

• Times Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am (up to 2 classes)
• Date Range: September - November 2024, March - May 2025
• Grade Levels: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
• Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 28
• Months: March, April, May, September, October, November
• Requirements: Minimum age 9 years.
  Must register for program at least four weeks in advance.
• Fee: $120 per program
• Contact: Missy Chernick at melissa.chernick@naturalsciences.org

Learn about the natural world while collecting scientific data on Prairie Ridge grounds. Activities and projects will vary depending on the season, weather and things observable during the time of your visit.
Scientists in Training – Citizen Science Program: 90 minutes long

This program is held at our Prairie Ridge Ecostation location.

Curriculum Correlation(s):   LS.Bio.5.2, ESS.EES.5.2

Scheduling Instructions: Scheduling is now closed for the 2024/2025 school year. Scheduling for the upcoming school year will begin on Tuesday, July 29 for programs in October–January, and Tuesday, August 26 for programs in February–May. A link to the scheduling request form will be added once scheduling begins.

Scholarship Opportunities: Funding may be available to cover all or part of program fees for qualifying schools. Please indicate your interest in the Additional Information section of the Scheduling Request Form.