There are many strategies for getting youth involved in community and citizen science in ways that promote learning. Through in-depth case studies of diverse YCCS projects, we have documented youth-centered practices that are effective in promoting learning and environmental science agency—the ability to use experiences in citizen science and environmental science to make positive change in one’s life and community.

On this page you’ll find resources to help you apply these ideas in your work. Check out our case studies to see examples of how these key practices have been implemented by educators.