Climate Detectives

Climate Detectives 2022-23

Post Primary Level

Climate Detectives is a European Space Agency school project for students between the ages of 8 and 16 years. Teams of students are challenged to identify and investigate a local climate problem using real satellite images, historical climate data, or even their own measurements. Based on the conclusions of their investigations, students are called to ‘make a difference’ and propose a way to monitor, reduce, or raise awareness of the problem. Participation in the Climate Detectives project helps to develop Scientific and 21^st Century Skills.

The Climate Detective project will launched in September and is open to all students aged between 8 years and 19 years

Climate Detectives has three phases as follows:

Phase 1: Identify a Climate Problem (September to November)

Engage the students
Identify the research question
Identify the Earth observation data to be investigated
Submit the investigation plan

Phase 2: Investigate the Climate Problem (November to April)

Collect data
Organise and manage data
Analyse data and draw conclusions

Phase 3: Make a Difference

Decide on any actions to be taken
Showcase the project
Share the project with a wider audience / Climate Detectives community

For more information on how to take part click here for the ESA Climate Detectives Website