Creation Care

Creation Care

CLIMATE for KIDS and PARENTS

It is just as important for our next

generation to know how important it is to protect what God has created for us all.  This world will be theirs someday soon.  This page will have websites, videos, books, articles and other resources.     
WEBSITES____________________________________________

The CLIMATE KIDS NASA's Eyes on the EARTH website is produced by the Earth Science Communications Team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology.  This site has everything on the environment and is a great learning tool.  It is also a lot of fun.  It is highly recommended.
http://climatekids.nasa.gov/                               
EPA Global Climate Change for Kids
https://www.epa.gov/climate-change/climate-change-resources-educators-and-students

NOAA for Kids
http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/kids/

Recycle City
http://www3.epa.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm 

VIDEOS_______________________________________________
A 6 year old makes his case for Climate action.
 http://grist.org/climate-energy/watch-this-adorable-6-year-old-make-the-case-for-climate-action/

BOOKS________________________________________________


A Kids Guide to SAVING the PLANET.  Its Not HOPELESS and We're not HELPLESS  March 22, 2022 by Paul Douglas and Illustrated by Chelen Ecija.

Amazon describes this book this way: "We have every reason 
to be 
concerned about our planet, our only home.  New inventions and technologies will help, but cleaning up the planet--saving the world-- will require all of us to pay attention and take action.  What can you do to help? Plenty!  Despite what you may hear on the news, the situation isn't hopeless, and we aren't helpless.  In this inspiring, informative book, nationally recognized meteorologist Paul Douglas clearly and thoughtfully presents the daunting problems of climate change.  An he offers realistic solutions (including some that are already working!) and actions that kids can participate in now.  It's imperative that we all step up and become part of the solution, by engaging in new, smarter ways of living."
Age group 9 to 13 years.

Climate Change: Discover How It Impacts Space Ship Earth
  April 2015 by Joshua Sneidman, Erin Twamley and Mike Crosier.
http://www.amazon.com/Climate-Change-Discover-Spaceship-Yourself/dp/1619302691

For more than 200 years, scientists have been observing, measuring, and analyzing information about our planet’s climate. Studies show that the earth is in constant transition and humans have an effect on what happens. In Climate Change: Discover How It Impacts Spaceship Earth, young readers examine real studies concerning planetary science, Arctic ice bubbles, and migratory patterns. Kids explore the history of human impact from the Industrial Revolution to our modern-day technology, as well as the innovations underway around the world to address global climate change.

The idea of climate change can be scary, but every one of us has the ability to make a difference. Focused on a pro-active approach to environmental education, Climate Change engages readers through hands-on activities and helps kids deconstruct myths about our changing world. Kids are directed to digital supplemental material that makes complex concepts easier to understand through visual representation. Climate Change offers a myriad of ways to think of our Spaceship Earth as the singular resource it is.

Climate Change meets Common Core State Standards for literacy in science and technology; Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.
Ages 9 -12 with  128 pages

HOW WE KNOW WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT OUR CHANGING CLIMATE Scientists and Kids Explore Global Warming by Lynne Cherry and Gary Braasch.  Hard cover with 66 pages. Copyright 2008.

"Veteran science writer Cherry and award-winning photographer
Braasch team up to make climate change less frightening by showing children how to empower themselves as “citizen scientists.” Cherry begins with a no-nonsense chapter about hypotheses and theories, facts versus belief. She goes on to explain how observation can help bring about climate-change strategies; the information about children involved with Project Budburst is particulary interesting. Along the way, there are examples of how nature is changing—from migrations to melting icecaps to rising coastlines—and how these changes have been observed. The second section, “Fitting the Clues Together,” considers what scientists do with their information and notes successes that have been achieved (for example, species saved and reduction of carbon footprints) and ways kids can help reduce energy. The can-do emphasis helps to make the topic less depressing, and the intriguing color photographs are thoughtful and upbeat. Many scientists were called upon during the writing of this book, and it shows." Grades 4-7. --Ilene Cooper

10 Things I can do to help my World Copyright 2008 with Paper back edition 2012 by Melanie Walsh.

"Even young children are eager to help the environment — and here is a bright, inviting novelty book that offers simple ways to make a difference.

Do you remember to turn off the tap while you brush your teeth? How about using both sides of the paper when writing and drawing? Or planting seeds and nurturing the new plants as they grow? Bold, child-friendly illustrations and die-cut pages will draw even the youngest listeners to this gentle reminder of the easy, everyday ways we can be kinder to the earth." Amazon reviews.
Ages 3 - 7 with 30 pages  




EARTH DAY - HOORAY! Copyright 2004 by Stuart J. Murphy

"Earth Day is on the way, and Ryan, Luke, and Carly have a plan. If they manage to collect and recycle 5,000 aluminum cans, they can make enough money to buy some beautiful flowers for nearby Gilroy Park.
CAN they do it?
Counting the cans gives Ryan, Luke, and Carly -- along with readers -- a lesson in place value. And facts about recycling throughout the story will help readers understand how important it is to take care of the earth." Amazon reviews.
Ages 7 and up with 36 pages 



ARTICLES  

GUIDE TO GREEN SHOPPING an article published by The Parlor by Joma Shop on August 9th, 2021

This is a particularly good article for parents providing a great guide to them.  The following was taken from the beginning of that article. "What does shopping have to do with the environment? A lot, actually! When people shop, the choices that they make have a profound effect on the world around them. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the energy used to produce, transport, process, and even dispose of the things that people purchase makes up approximately 42 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Much of what people buy also ends up as trash. EPA statistics show that as much as 10 million tons of clothing end up in landfills annually. To help protect the environment, people have to make intelligent and thoughtful decisions about what they buy and how they go about shopping."


We can't, for space reasons, always recognize those who recommend sources for our website but  this case is special.  Some elementary students in Alabama doing a webquest on sustainability as part of an environmental science lesson found our CLIMATE for KIDS and PARENTS webpage and were using it.  Part of their project was learning about steps we can take as individuals to be more eco-friendly.  They wanted to return the favor and recommended this article.  So we would like to give special appreciation, for providing this source, to Lindsie, Nacole, Bryan, Madalyn and their instructor Ms. Platt.  Thank You.

Simple Tips for Teaching Kids Ways to Conserve Energy by Lemon Lime Adventures and Direct Energy. Spring 2016

http://lemonlimeadventures.com/simple-tips-teaching-kids-ways-to-conserve-energy/#_a5y_p=2563363

"Children today are surrounded by electronics… in fact, the Washington Post describes them as “The generation of  I-Everything. It’s so true, from tablets being added to classrooms across the country to individual games systems at home, children are constantly being exposed to technology. This is a good thing, right? Technology equals efficiency! That’s what makes it more important than ever to make sure we are teaching kids ways to conserve energy while growing up in a world of  smart technology"

Teaching Kids to Respect The Earth / 12 Things Kids Can Do To Make a Difference this Earth day and Every Day by
Kara Carrero and her Extremely Good Parenting Website, Spring 2016
http://karacarrero.com/earth-day-make-a-difference/#_a5y_p=1534549

"Sometimes it’s easy to push the simple tasks aside, but those little habits over time can make the biggest difference in the longevity of our planet. Learn how you can make a difference and your children can do the same!"

How to Teach Your Kids About Climate Change by Frogs Are Green Website 12/17/2015
http://frogsaregreen.org/how-to-teach-your-kids-about-climate-change/

Teaching your kids about climate change is no easy task.  A lot of parents avoid talking about it with their kids because they have no idea how to bring it up.  Climate change can be scary even for adults, so great care needs to be taken when explaining things their little ones.

GAMES_______________________________________________

Recycle City.  This a game prepared by the EPA that helps to identify where we can recycle in our communities.
http://www3.epa.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm

Earth Primer, April 23, 2015 by Amelia Urry, from Grist.  App store.
Finally a climate change game you'd actually want to play.  Video game about geophysics.  Video game as well as a textbook.
http://grist.org/living/finally-a-climate-change-game-youd-actually-want-to-play/?utm_campaign=daily_feed&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter

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