Madagascar is a world anomaly in its unique location, formation, habitation, and wildlife. Come explore what Planet Madagascar founder, Travis Steffens, has discovered and why it all matters. Become introduced to some of the most unique landscapes and animals on the planet and why their survival is essential. Check out this short video Planet Madagascar made about fire here. To learn more about Planet Madagascar go here. Interested in learning about the fascinating career of being a primatologist, check out Travis's TED Talk. Learn all sorts of fun information about Madagascar by checking out Kid's World Travel Guide and Nat Geo Kids. Curious what the traditional houses in Madagascar look like? Check out the Smithsonian exhibit.
Have you wondered about why there are so many more wildfires, floods, and natural disasters than every before? In this powerful session, live from India, Dr. Bharti Chhibber shows us, through images and discussion, what is happening in the world and what is causing it. The planet needs all of our help! Learn what you and your peers can do to be a part of the solution. Check out the visual learning, games, and activities at NASA Climate Kids program. Curious what we can do to help? Check out what National Geographic Kids has to offer. Understanding climate basics can be challenging. Check out the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions information. Check out way cool learning and activities on Climate Change at the American Museum of Natural History.
Cricket is excited to announce the 10th annyal Spark!Lab Dr InBae & Mrs. Kyung Joo Yoon Invent It Challenge! This is an exciting opportunity for kids from ages 5 to 18+ to practice the invention process, create something that makes a difference in the world, and win amazing prizes!
Stay tuned, and welcome!
Visit the Challenge website to discover this year's "game-changing" topic, and be sure to spread the word to teachers, students, homeschooling familes, or anyone else who might be interested in a fun, hands-on STEM experience.
Learn more about Invent It here.
Check out the Promo Video here.
Rube Goldberg Machine (RGM) is a crazy contraption which accomplishes a simple task in the most complicated and funniest way possible! Based on the “invention” cartoons of the famous, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist, Rube Goldberg. His drawings and imagined machines are at the heart of the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. They use everyday items (mostly junk!), they tell a story, and most important of all — they make you laugh!
A Rube Goldberg Machine Contest (RGMC) is an event where students of all ages compete with machines that they have imagined, designed and created in a fun and competitive forum. Our STEM centric competitions encourage teamwork and out-of-the-box problem solving, in a fresh learning environment that levels the playing field. To win, all you need is a great Imagination and a pile of junk!
SHAKE AND POUR A BOX OF NERDS #RGMC2021
Learn more about Rube Goldberg here.
Check out the Promo Video here.
Book Club for Kids is the award-winning podcast where kids talk about books. The New York Times says the "virtual gathering space for young readers feels more vital than ever in the social distancing era."
Have a student in grades 4-8 that is interested sharing the love of a specific book? They, too, can be a part of the Book Club for Kids podcast! Simply send an email to kitty@bookclubforkids.org with the following information:
Hi, my name is - (first name only)
I'm from - (what city and state)
And my library is - (what's the name of your library (could be your school name))
My favorite book is - (what's the title of your book and author)
Because - (not the plot, but why YOU like this book and why you'd recommend it to someone else)
Email the audio files to us at kitty@bookclubforkids.org.
OR: Your child can just call them at 323-639-3560 and follow the script.
Young people around the world need to connect and feel connected with each other now more than ever. Come join us! Interested in connecting over Flipgrid or having young people reach out to each other? Send us a message here requesting the password.
Learn about global projects, global happenings, and great stories. Join our Conversations.
Find out more about our program director, Michelle Carton, and what led to Global Education Alaska.
Alaska, as the largest state in our country, is on the rim of incredible opportunities, which will develop our young global leaders and create sustainability for generations to come.
We can't become global alone; this website and the many resources are for all youth to become empowered and embrace global citizenship. Join us throughout the year on global projects or suggest a global project for us to embrace or join.
Global learning is a collective effort for us all, while professional development keeps our work relevant. View conference presentations.
