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The Naturehood Project is an exciting opportunity to connect with your local environment and explore the scientific questions that interest you. Your “Naturehood” is the nature that exists in your surrounding urban neighborhood—this could be your street, a local park, your backyard, or any outdoor space near where you live. The goal is to observe, ask questions, and conduct research that contributes to our understanding of these Naturehoods, while practicing scientific thinking and the basics of scientific research.
Over the course of this project, you will:
Our urban environments are rich with natural elements and human impact, offering a unique intersection of ecology, biology, and environmental science. By observing your local area, you’ll gain insights into how natural and unnatural elements interact and how you can contribute to understanding and improving these environments.
For this project, you will:
You are not limited to studying only your urban environment, but that is where we will begin. Use this starting point to discover what interests you and where your curiosity might lead.
Good luck, and enjoy exploring your Naturehood!
As you work on your Naturehood project, remember to make full use of the following resources provided to support your research.
💡 Pro Tip: Create a SCI 101 Google Drive folder in your Rebelmail account, and save all your work there. Organization is key when it comes to scientific research and keeping your work in one space like a folder in the cloud helps you keep organized.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to your librarians. We’re here to support you through every step of your research journey. Happy exploring!