We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children." -- Native proverb
Caring for our Earth is everyone's job. In today's world, kids are learning what they can do to protect our environment. March is Women's History Month, and we're exploring women who were scientists, inventors, mathematicians, and artists. This week, we'll "meet" some amazing women who've gone above and beyond to become Environmental Warriors! Join us, and you'll be inspired to do something to help our environment!
READ: Marjory saves the Everglades by Sandra Neil Wallace
The true story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, who saved the Florida Everglades from development and ruin.
PLAY: Guess in Five Seconds: Environmental Edition
Supplies Needed:
- Something to keep time with (watch, kitchen timer, phone timer, etc.)
This is for two or more players. In this game, players have five seconds to give three answers to each question. Each question a player can successfully answer is worth one point. Players will take turns answering questions. The player with the most points WINS! For younger players, time can be increased to 10 seconds or they can provide two answers.
Questions:
- Name 3 places you like visit.
- Name 3 things you like to do outside.
- Name 3 animals that are found in Florida.
- Name 3 animals that live in the Rainforest.
- Name 3 things that you can grow in a garden.
- Name 3 household appliances that use water.
- Name 3 things that pollute the air.
- Name 3 things we can recycle.
- Name 3 things that are affected by polluted oceans.
- Name 3 things we can do to keep the Earth clean?
EXPLORE: Make Wax Resist Leaf Rubbings
Take a trip in nature and explore the natural beauty of your neighborhood or backyard. Collect a few leaves in different shapes, colors, and textures and let’s create some art!
Supplies:
- 5 x 11-inch sheet of white paper or cardstock
- Watercolors
- Brush and water cup
- White crayon
- Fresh leaves collected from nature
Instructions:
- Place the leaves on a solid surface and place a sheet of white paper or cardstock over them.
- Rub over the leaf on the paper using a white crayon. What happens? It might look like nothing, but the crayon is collecting the texture of the leaf!
- Now, use watercolors to paint over the crayon. What happens? Magic happens! This technique is called wax resist. The water in the watercolors resists the wax from the crayon, and won't stick to it. Pretty neat, huh? Experiment with other things you find in nature to create other wax resist art!
JOIN: Attend a program virtually or in person!
View all school age programs and events offered this week.
For virtual programs, registration is required to receive the Zoom link; use the link in the program information to register.
For in person programs, registration is required; if space allows, walk-ins will be admitted. Use the link in the program information to register.
Jax Student Poetry Contest
This year, Jacksonville will have existed as a city for 200 years! To celebrate the Jacksonville Bicentennial, the City is having a Jax Student Poetry Contest and you can enter to win! The contest is for Grades 4-12 and the theme is “Looking back, moving forward.” The top three poems from three age groups will win cash prizes!
Submit your poems by April 30th to enter – find out more here: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/blog/jax-student-poetry-contest
