LibGuides: NYCDOE Citizen Science Program LibGuide: Citizen Science PD Day 1 Resources

PD Day 1 Folder Materials: Agenda, Slides, Articles, and Packet

This box contains electronic versions of all materials distributed at 2019-20 Citizen Science PD Day 1.

Article for Pre-Reading

New York City Department of Environmental Protection Harbor Water Quality Centennial Report
This centennial report provides helpful history about the history of the New York Harbor estuary ecosystem, and the ways in which humans have impacted it in both positive and negative ways.

NYC Department of Environmental Protection website
The homepage of NYC DEP -includes links to harbor water quality data, wastewater management, and environmental education resources.
2018 New York Harbor Water Quality Monitoring Report
This is a link to the most recent New York Harbor Water Quality Monitoring report from 2018. It has lots of useful contextual information about water quality and monitoring in NYC.
Audubon Declares a 'Bird Emergency,' Demands Immediate Action After Scientists Reveal Huge Losses of North American Birds
This is a press release from the Audubon Society about the the loss of bird species and populations, as evidenced by data collected by citizen scientists over the last century. A great (if upsetting) example of Citizen Science in action.

Citizen Science Club Guide
The Citizen Science club guide supports teachers in planning, launching, and recruiting students to their Citizen Science club.
Citizen Science Monthly Planning Documents
This document is designed to support teachers with high-level, month-by-month planning of their Citizen Science club.
Weekly Project Mapping Document
This planning document is designed to support teachers with week-by-week planning, and to help them identify and map out goals for each weekly Citizen Science club session.
Citizen Science Customizable Recruitment Flyer
Citizen Science Club Mission and Goals Template
You can use this customizable word document to create a mission statement for your Citizen Science Club that can be shared with students' families and with colleagues.
Citizen Science Club Student and Parent Contract
This is a customizeable student and parent contract that you can adapt to your school's and club's needs.
Citizen Science Club Student Safety Guidelines and Contract
This word document can be used to create a customized safety contract for your Citizen Science Club members.

Materials from the Bronx River Alliance (http://www.bronxriver.org)

Materials from Solar One (www.solar1.org)

Materials from the BioBase (http://www.biobus.org/)

Materials from Gowanus Canal Conservancy (http://www.gowanuscanalconservancy.org)

New York City Department of Environmental Protection website
The New York City DEP website has a wealth of data and resources that are relevant to all three of our estuary-focused Citizen Science research missions; the "Wastewater", "Stormwater", and "Harbor Water" sections on the left side of the DEP homepage are particularly relevant.

Materials from Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (http://www.jbrpc.org/)