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Citizen scientists identifying animals

3 students using a citizen science website to identify animals

Students from Hampton Hill School in Wellington using a citizen science website to identify animals in photographs taken by remote cameras. Contributing to this project offered rich opportunities for students to look closely at the photos and discuss their ideas before agreeing and making a classification according to the key provided.

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Rights: Carol Brieseman, Hampton Hill School

Published: 30 October 2018Size: 2.45 MB

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