Kid-sourcing Teaches 21st Century Skills and Makes a Real Impact

Written by Alison Michel, Producer for National Geographic Education   You’ve probably heard of “crowdsourcing,” the very 21st-century term coined in 2006 in Wired magazine. This new word, a twist on the idea of outsourcing, describes the practice of posing a question or challenge to the public, and asking for individuals to contribute a small piece to the project goal. Successful examples of online crowdsourcing include … Continue reading Kid-sourcing Teaches 21st Century Skills and Makes a Real Impact

Five for Friday: BioBlitz in 5 Minutes

Yesterday we announced the exciting launch of the 2012 Google Science Fair, a creative learning experience for young adults supported in part by National Geographic. Speaking of National Geographic-sponsored hands-on science programs…how about the annual BioBlitz, a mad dash to combine the power of scientists and citizens in identifying as many species as possible in a National Park?! Watch this video highlighting the 24-hr 2011 … Continue reading Five for Friday: BioBlitz in 5 Minutes