Climate action & Citizen Science
Read about the basics of climate change, how it affects us, and what we can do about it Grade: all
Write a letter to your Congressperson to support the Break Free from Plastic Act of 2020 to reduce single-use plastic and packaging Grade: 1+
Support the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the most successful federal land conservation program in the country Grade: 1+
Calculate your family’s carbon footprint Grade: 3+
Make art out of your trash and then have an art show at home! Grade: all
Measure the tree canopy in your neighborhood - then call your local elected officials to advocate for more green spaces! Grade: 3-12
Sea Otter Citizen Science - help our neighbors at Elkhorn Slough track sea otter populations right from your home! Grade: 3+
Be a scientist and help other scientists at SciStarter, with projects like measuring insect populations, and Zooniverse, where you help classify galaxies Grade: 6+
Citizen Science 101 - more ways to learn how to be involved in science in your community, contributed by student researchers sharing what they found.
Online Learning Videos, Podcasts, & More!
Global Weirding - animated climate change educational videos narrated by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe Grade: 3-12
Live Web Cams from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Grade: all
Monterey Bay Aquarium Critter Cards - print and color your own marine animal cards for games like Go Fish! Grade: K-6
SciSchow Kids - videos and experiments like “Why do we sweat?” and “Birds that talk!” Grade: K-6
SciShow - for older kids! Grade: 6+
Think Indigenous - lessons & videos from indigenous educators Grade: K-8
NPR "But Why?" Series - Podcasts kids with topics like "Science of soap," "Why do lions roar," and more! Grade: 1-6
NOAA and the Octonauts - Ocean videos and adventures for young explorers! Grade: K-5
Take a virtual tour of national parks like Yosemite and Yellowstone Grade: all
PBS Nova Earth - videos ranging from “how the cutest seal in the world survives in Antarctica” to “what is climate vs weather?” Grade: 5+
Scholastic has tons of activities and lessons organized by age group. Our favorite? Follow one curious scientist to find out why zebras have stripes! Grade: all
At-Home Experiment - How Soap Kills Germs
WOLF School’s (Virtual) Naturalist for Hire Program
Stay connected with the outdoors while stuck at home, and get a customized nature experience with the Web of Life Field School’s Virtual Naturalist for Hire Program. Programs range from an interactive lesson with one of our educators to a virtual walkabout, with a naturalist taking you through the forest to discover hidden treasures and learn about plants and animals.
This is great for any size of class or family. Programs can be customized around your personal requests and learning goals. Themes include ecology, plants, animals, history, astronomy, team building, and much more!
For more information email program@wolfschool.org.