Welcome to PublicSensors!
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PublicSensors is an educational initiative that seeks to promote STEM literacy through hands-on construction and use of environmental sensors, and the collection and interpretation of local community science-based data.
For Students
Learn how to build environmental sensors at home and use them to collect data in your own community
Post environmental data you collected as well as view data posted by others in your community
Connect
Use our community forum to get help, view frequently asked questions, and connect with other students building sensors
PublicSensors Kit Information
For Educators
Find teaching resources for PublicSensors activities including how modules align with NGSS
Find slide deck templates designed for varying ages that lead students through PublicSensors activities
Why We Love Sensors
Student Testimonials
“I really enjoyed building the temperature sensor and learning how circuits work. I have never really worked with this stuff so it was something new to me.”
“The information on the website was easy to understand and all of the parts of the kit were labeled which helped immensely.”