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Environmental Science:

Kindergarten - 5th Grade (approx. ages 5-11):

Jelena’s Sky Scavenger Hunt Locate different objects (the moon, cirrus clouds, etc.) and identify different types of skies (sunset, blue sky, etc.)!

Elementary Education Piece to Accompany Airspace Suggestions on how to take photos of our sky and teach about our environment in a classroom setting.

Stars! (A Lesson Plan) Suggestions on how to teach about stars -- includes definitions and possible activities.

Grades 6-12 (approx. ages 12-18):
Since 2014, we have been advocating for an approach to environmental science curriculum that integrates: regional climate and environmental science (the science of your own backyard) with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): students examine the data, think critically, and emulate the work of scientists. We also focus on intergenerational learning and opportunities to take action.  Learn more

Our NGSS Unit ‘What is Happening to The Rusty Patched Bumblebee?’ is adapted for:

• Grades 6-8 (approx ages 12-14)

• Grades 9-12 (approx ages 15-18)

• APES (Advanced Placement Environmental Science)

Additional Native Pollinator Information

• This is a great resource that could be paired with the NGSS unit above or used individually in a classroom or research setting.

Additional Resources for Middle School (approx ages 12-14):
Sky Videos (Short 2-ish minute video explainers):

• Why Do We Have Such Beautiful Colors During a Sunrise or Sunset?

• How Do Planes Make Clouds?

• Why Is the Sky Blue? 

• Are You Brave Enough to Learn About the Spooky Mammatus Cloud?

• What are those amazing lights in the sky? 

• The Amazing Lenticular Cloud!
  
  UTC Time Explainer There’s our own community’s local time and then there is standard time, known today as Universal Time Coordinated or UTC

High School (approx ages 15-18):
Science Explainers (longer text-based explainers)

• The Science of Ozone

• The Science of Sunrises and Sunsets

• The Moon and You

• The Science of Smog

• The Science of Torrential Rain

• The Science of Lenticular Clouds

How Do We Know It's Us Warming The World And Not Something Else? Classroom activity idea focusing on graphs depicting all known impacts on climate including human impacts. What is changing the climate today? And how do we know?
20 Climate Facts Everyone Should Know The 20 top facts everyone should know about climate change, as described by Atmospheric Scientist and Lead Author for the IPCC  Dr. Don Wuebbles. 

Understanding The Importance of Intergenerational Learning Short webpage describing the benefits of learning across age groups.

Climate and Community (Text of SkyDay founder Ben Whitehouse’s talk on how we need to come together to find a better relationship to climate. ( community.)

For Those Who Love the Intersection of Art and Environmental Science!

Host a Sky Day! Let us know with this form that you are interested in hosting a community event focusing on the sky

Sky Day Activities! Activities for all ages that connect people to their planet and sky. These activities can be done any day, or could be used to celebrate SkyDay.

Sky Day Activities For Adults! Activities for adults that connect people to their planet and sky. These activities can be done any day, or could be used to celebrate SkyDay.

Take Part in Airspace!  A citizen artwork in which people post their sky photos to their own Sky Gallery or to an already existing one.

Create your own Airspace! Sign up to build your community an airspace, either virtually or with one of our free signs!
Take the Sunset Challenge! Challenge your community to connect to our sky by organizing a sunset watching event!

International Environmental Art Competition We’ve hosted international environmental art competitions over the years, with countries around the world participating.  Check out their work!

Write a Sky-ku Like a haiku, but all about our sky!

Sky Theatre Create a one act play on climate.

Hold A Sky Concert Make music about the climate you love!

Say It Like You See it  Science students critique environmental art!

Talk to Friends and Family About Our Climate and Sky Studies show the more we talk about climate the more people take action

What Does Our Sky Mean to You? Make a video about your personal connection to climate and sky and post it”  #SkyDayProject

Calling All Artists Create a Climate Art Exhibition!

For Folk Wanting To Take Positive Action On Climate! 

Lead The Leaders! A video and steps to help the climate crisis 

When It Comes To Climate, Say It, Vote It, Save It Videos about the importance of Say it. Vote it. Save it: talking to family and friends about climate and voting to save the planet

Help A Local Species Struggling With Climate

Help Your Local Forest Preserve

Interview Family And Friends

Grow Your Personal Connection To Climate - Why Not Take A Sky Walk? Gather friends or family to share an awesome view of the sky on a walk. Reflect on how much we rely on our thin atmosphere functioning every day. 

Hold A Sky Concert Hold a concert in honor of the sky and celebrating the way it connects us all as a global family

Shoot For The Moon Nick and Meredith of Chicago's  Adler Planetarium show you how to take awesome night sky photos using a DSLR camera!

Plant A Tree - Better Yet, Plant Two!

Switch To A More Climate Friendly Diet

Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s Recipe for Taking Purposeful Action! https://www.ayanaelizabeth.com/climatevenn

Our Inspiring Social Media Initiatives

#ComeTogetherForClimate Information about the movement for people to join together by educating themselves, communicating about climate, and acting as leaders 

‘Everyday Smart People Are Working Hard Towards Our Sustainable Future’ Videos about good news in terms of climate with organizations, scientists, artists, and other notable people working towards helping the earth

It’s Your Planet! - An Ad Campaign For Planet Earth

#AdsForEarth - - An Ad Campaign For Planet Earth

‘This moment brought to you by planet Earth’ - an ad campaign for planet Earth