Citizen science, which has developed steadily in the last twenty years, involves the general public participating in scientific research and working with scientists or scientific organizations to collect data. Citizen science is an important way of improving public’s scientific literacy. It is closely related to STEM learning by providing students with opportunities of practical learning outside the classroom, and has an impact on participants’ scientific knowledge, practical skills and scientific attitude. The evaluation of citizen science projects show that participants become more scientificly knowledgeable, change their scientific attitude, and grow more interested in science.

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