Cyberchase: Green It Up Resources

 

Be inspired to care for and celebrate the environment with PBS KIDS Cyberchase!

PBS KIDS Cyberchase, America’s longest-running math series, has engaged millions of children in the fun and challenge of math and STEM for more than 17 years. The animated series tells the story of a team of curious kids, summoned into cyberspace to outwit and outsmart the villain Hacker using math and problem-solving skills. Cyberchase proves that math is everywhere, and everyone can use it to make the world better.

Cyberchase: Green It Up is a hands-on program designed for children ages 6-8 to inspire a deep appreciation for nature, build STEM skills, and help them feel empowered to take action in their communities to care for the planet, just like their favorite characters from Cyberchase.

WXXI Education team has pulled together some crafts, activities, videos, and resources from our friends to help get you and your kids ready to Green It Up this summer. Check it out below! 

Cyberchase Resources: Activities | Videos | Games

 Partner Resources: Project Learning Tree | Borrow a MCLS Nature Backpack | NYS Empire Pass at MCLS

Activities:

• Cyberchase: Green It Up hands-on activities: Activities and crafts focused on different environmental topics, such as: appreciating nature, fomposting, flower gardens, pollinators, food miles, trees, and more!
  
  
• Nature crafts from Nature Cat: Make a pond viewer | Make a composter | DIY Bird feeder | Design a nature sail boat

• Looking for some nature-scavenger hunts? Biodiversity Bingo | Ruff and Smooth Scavenger Hunt | Temperature Scavenger Hunt
  
  
• Kids Can Help ideas:
  

Videos

Watch connected Cyberchase video clips that correspond with the above activities. Check out the example below and find the rest here. And don't forget to celebrate with a sing-a-long using the Cyberchase Theme Song!

Funding for these resources is being provided through a grant from WNET and Cyberchase. Special thank you to New York State Department of Conservation for their support and collaboration on the Cyberchase: Green It Up local implementation.