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Activities for Kids That Impact Climate Change |
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EPA's Climate Change Kids site: The site contains games with an educational twist. Have fun and teach the kids about climate change at the same time.
Earth911.org - "Just for Kids" site: A website with games, songs, Earth Day info, a "Test Your Knowledge Quiz" and much more. The site has sections for elementary, middle and high school students as well as resources for teachers.
North American Association for Environmental Education: A listing and descrption of student (K-12) oriented workshops, camps, competitions, and community projects.
Energy Information Administration's Energy Kid's Page: A site featuring suggestions for field trips, puzzles, quizzes, and much more. |
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Environment focused Community Service for families
There are many organizations that have on-going community service projects focused on the environment. Learn about the environment while helping the environment!
Here are some recommended activities:
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Coastal Clean-ups |
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Trail Clean-ups |
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Assist with Farmer's Markets |
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Help to plant trees and native plants |
Go to Volunteermatch.org for a great list of local community service activities for you and your kids. All you have to do is enter your zip code and select "environment" for your interest area. A list of environmental community service activities in your area will be provided. |
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EPA's Trash and Climate Activity Book |
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| A good, hands-on activity book that will help your children learn about the connection between people and their environment. EPA's activity book for kids. >> |
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Explore State and National Parks |
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| Exploring nature as a family exposes children to their natural surroundings and can be a fun-filled adventure. Learn about State and National Parks. >> |
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Take an Adventure Vacation |
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| Learn about environmentally focused "adventure" family travel and the exciting places you and your children can explore. Family Adventure Travel >> |
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Volunteer Projects for Schools |
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| Learn ways to expand upon what kids are learning in the classroom by engaging in hands-on community service. Volunteer Projects >> |
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