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The aim of this questionnaire is to characterize learning activities targeting youngsters (up to 18 years old) in the field of soil science. We intend to: i) summarize the gathered information in a series of recommendations about best practices and challenges of this field of public activities, ii) provide an overview of the existing activities, and iii) identify which factors can support or hinder soil science communication activities in general. The questionnaire targets public engagement professionals in its broadest sense, including researchers, science communicators, NGOs, farmers, technicians and other actors promoting soil literacy.

If you have organized different activities, please, fill one survey for each type of activity, if possible. In case of repeated activities, fill the survey once referring to the “average” situation.

Free copy of the volumes “Minibeast Magic” (offered by the Royal Entomological Society - https://www.royensoc.co.uk/shop/publications/books/minibeast-magic/) for UK-based participants and the exhibition guide to "The thin skin of the earth" (offered by the Senckenberg Museum) for European countries will be sent to who completes the questionnaire.

Volumes are limited, so be among the first to complete the survey and receive the book!

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* 1. You ran the activity as a (select only one answer):

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* 2. Format of the activity:

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* 3. Was the initiative included in a larger dissemination event (e.g. European Researchers Night, Ecology Day, etc.)?

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* 4. Target audience (select all the suitable answers):

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* 5. Target age groups (select all the suitable answers): 

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* 6. How were the adults involved? 

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* 7. Average duration of the activity for each participant: 

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* 8. Frequency (more than one day?): 

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* 9. Location of the activity:

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* 10. Environment of the activity:

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* 11. Geographical location (country):

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* 12. What year did the activity take place?

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* 13. Number and background of people involved in the organization/implementation (answer for all categories involved):

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* 14. Total number of participants in the activity:

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* 15. Entities and institutions involved in promoting/organizing the event:

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* 16. Was the activity specifically designed for youngsters? 

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* 17. Preliminary knowledge/level of expertise expected of participants:

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* 18. Which was the role of the participants?

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* 19. What was your main approach?

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* 20. How did you adapt the scientific content to youngsters' level? (select all the suitable answers)

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* 21. How did you select the participants?

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* 22. Have you and/or the members of the organization received formal training to communicate scientific content to youngsters? (select all the suitable answers)

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* 23. Which skills were specifically addressed in the training? (select all the suitable answers)

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* 24. What was the main goal of the activity? Select only one answer:

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* 25. What has worked well to communicate soil science to youngsters?

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* 26. What has not worked well?

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* 27. How was the activity advertised/publicized? (select only one answer)

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* 28. How were the results (pictures, report, etc.) of the activity disseminated? (select all the suitable answers)

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* 29. What were the outcomes of the activity? select only one answer

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* 30. Do you consider your approach to be successful?

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* 31. How did you evaluate the success of the activity? (select only one answer)

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* 32. Did you receive any feedback from participants (children, educators/carers, teachers, etc.)? If so, please detail

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* 33. How do you think that you could have increased the success of your activity?

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* 34. Did you monitor the effect of the activity on youngsters’ scientific literacy and level of knowledge after the activity? If so, how?

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* 35. Did you report the activity in a Science Communication/Engagement/Education journal?

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* 36. What is your motivation to invest your time in communication activities to youngsters? Select only one answer:

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* 37. What kind of incentives do you think would encourage professionals to embark on this task? Select only one answer:

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* 38. Which indicators do you think should be used to rate the success of an activity? Select only one answer:

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* 39. In your experience, what format best communicates scientific content to youngsters? Select only one answer:

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* 40. What is the best setting to attract youngsters for this purpose? Select only one answer:

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* 41. What was a limiting factor for the success of engagement activities? Select only one answer:

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* 42. Which factors can enhance the success of this kind of activity? Select only one answer:

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* 43. Any additional comments?

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* 44. If you would like to receive a book as a sign of appreciation for your time, please provide your full name and email.

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