Kid Activities

  • Sumatran orangutan coloring page
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    Oragutan Coloring Pages and Fun Facts!

    Did you know that orangutans can live almost as long as we do—around 60 years or even more? And guess what? Their arms can stretch over 7 feet long! That’s taller than most grown-ups! There are three different kinds of orangutans. They are the Bornean, the Sumatran, and the Tapanuli. Scientists only figured out that the Tapanuli was a new kind of orangutan in 2017! These awesome great apes live only in the wild on two islands—Borneo and Sumatra. Sadly, all three kinds of orangutans are in serious trouble and could disappear forever. Experts think there are just over 100,000 Bornean, fewer than 14,000 Sumatran, and only about 800 Tapanuli…

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    Kids’ Climate Quiz

    Are you ready to test your knowledge of climate change by taking this simple kids’ climate quiz? Don’t worry if you don’t know all the answers or get some answers wrong. It’s OK!! This is a chance to learn. There are also some great books out there to help you prepare for this kid’s climate quiz: What Is Climate Change? (What Was?) by Gail Herman The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen

  • Two African elephants standing by each other in sun
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    Endangered Species Word Search

    Welcome to our free printable word search puzzle featuring the names of some endangered species! This fun and educational activity is a great way to learn about some of the amazing animals that need our help to survive. Just right click and save! As you search for each name, you’ll get familiar with a few of the species from all around the world that are endangered. Enjoy the challenge, and maybe even discover a few animals you’ve never heard of before. Have you ever heard of a kakapo or a vaquita? Hopefully, you’ve already read my page on endangered species and how we can help them before starting this puzzle.…

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    Greenhouse Gas Gummies Kids’ Activity

    A quick kids’ activity that teaches about the different greenhouse gas molecules using gum drops and toothpicks. Get creative – you could use gummy bears or Dots candy, or even use colored stickers on paper. Substitute colors if you need to! Thanks to our friends at NASA Climate Kids for this great kids’ activity!