ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the authors describe the opportunities for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning and teaching that teachers developed from the incorporation of online citizen science (OCS) projects, with a focus on developing science capabilities for citizenship. OCS appeared to hold much potential for meeting curriculum aims, and the range of OCS projects available could also enable learning about contexts not usually accessible in classrooms. There were many opportunities for STEM learning, many of which grew directly out of OCS use, including learning the digital skills needed to participate actively in the projects. OCS provides rich opportunities for integrated STEM learning by engaging students in real and purposeful science, providing authentic tasks and data. A possible explanation is that participation in the OCS meant students undertook more-exacting and more-complex scientific practices than would perhaps be offered in most primary classrooms.
