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  • Citizen Scientists

    June 26, 2012 6:47 PM | Anonymous
    When my son was younger, he really loved taking part in projects that made him feel he was part of the world of science.  I still have fond memories of our time spent collecting rock samples, sending our names into space, and classifying galaxies.  There are even more citizen science programs around these days, so if you think your kids might also enjoy this, you can take a closer look.
     
    http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/what-is-coop.html
    observe and report weather data
     
    http://ratw.asu.edu/  
    collect and send in a local rock sample and receive a certificate of participation
     
    http://www.space.com/14723-seti-live-search-extraterrestrials-public.html
    search through signals for signs of extraterrestrial life with the seti project
     
    http://www.projectnoah.org/
    document wildlife
     
    https://www.zooniverse.org/
    classify astronomical features
     
    Finally, here is a searchable database loaded with citizen science programs in many different categories:
    http://www.scistarter.com/
     
    Happy Science!


  • CGCC First Annual Picnic

    June 20, 2012 2:04 PM | Linda Zanieski (Administrator)

    The first annual CGCC picnic will be held at Schiller Woods, Site 12 on July 22, 2012 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  It is an opportunity to meet members of the CGCC Board and other gifted families from all over Chicagoland.  We would love to get to know you and to share our story with you.  You do not need to be a member of CGCC or to register for the event.  It is open to all families of gifted in Chicagoland.

     

    Please bring a picnic for your family.  You also can bring a dessert to share if you would like.  There will be some activities to enjoy such as paper airplanes, Legos, bubbles and a treasure hunt.

     

    Schiller Woods is located at 8400 West Irving Park Road (west of Cumberland Ave.), near to O'hare Airport.  It can be accessed off of East River Road or Cumberland.  Click here for a map of Schiller Woods.



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