Observational Learning – routes to Involve Communities in Citizen Science Allen Gontz School for the Environment

Course Description EEOS 187S – SFE Freshmen Science Gateway Techniques to be applied toward EEOS 302 – Geomorphology EEOS 327 – Coastal Geology EEOS 312 – Glacial Geology & Quaternary Climates Description of EEOS 187S CSM freshman seminar, based on observational learning and introduction to Scientific Method

Project Team UMass-Boston SFE Allen Gontz – Primary Instructor & Lead National Park Service Marc Albert – NPS Conservation Officer Mass Department of Conservation & Recreation Ellen Berkland – DCR Chief Archaeologist

Project Goals Students in EEOS 187S Develop “environmental issues” videos Create social media composite videos to showcase problems, issues, solutions Include in interpretation offered at DCR & NPS sites in the local area

Possible Learning Outcomes Presentation skills Local knowledge of environmental issues Local knowledge of environmental impacts Access to technology and social media WRT education and outreach

What I want from CESI: Identification & Access to campus and community resources A place to “test drive” ideas Assistance with implementation