Continue to conduct Bug Safaris and contribute to citizen science.
Science Action Club recognizes the unique challenges facing out-of-school time programs. Shifts to online learning and physical distancing require new ways of thinking. But you don't need to reinvent the wheel. Use this searchable index to find recommended SAC activities for different learning environments and feel free to modify activities to meet your program's needs. If you’d like help brainstorming ideas, contact SAC at scienceactionclub@calacademy.org.
Tips to Support Your Planning:
- Consider each activity’s mission and keep sight of the main learning goals as you make changes.
- Citizen science can be done anywhere—indoors, outdoors, even through your window.
- Some group activities can be done individually.
- Links to the digital guidebooks and printed materials are located inside each online training under Activity Leader Resources. You can screen-share images of SAC printed materials or videos if you’re teaching online. A list of video links is located near the back of each guidebook.
Looking for coronavirus (COVID-19) info? Click here for resources, FAQs, and interviews with Shannon Bennett, PhD, the Academy's Chief of Science.
Recommended for: Online Learning, Physical Distancing
Requires: Household Materials
Type: Call to Action
Analyze and summarize your data, then create a cloud atlas.
Recommended for: Online Learning, Physical Distancing
Requires: Household Materials, Internet / Computer
Type: Data Analysis, Art / Science Activity
Look back at your eBird observation and summarize your findings.
Recommended for: Online Learning, Physical Distancing
Requires: Internet / Computer
Type: Data Analysis, Art / Science Activity
Watch a video to learn about the environmental benefits of eating bugs.
Recommended for: Online Learning, Physical Distancing
Requires: Internet / Computer
Type: Video
Look for birds around the world with an interactive species occurrence map.
Recommended for: Online Learning, Physical Distancing
Requires: Internet / Computer
Type: Video
Watch a video to explore more about edible bugs.
Recommended for: Online Learning, Physical Distancing
Requires: Internet / Computer
Type: Video
Continue exploring clouds and climate with NASA.
Recommended for: Online Learning, Physical Distancing
Requires: Internet / Computer
Type: Video
Create a plan to make your surroundings more arthropod-friendly.
Recommended for: Online Learning, Physical Distancing
Requires: Household Materials
Type: Art / Science Activity, Design Challenge
Celebrate your accomplishments and receive your SAC certificate.
Recommended for: Online Learning, Physical Distancing
Requires: Internet / Computer
Type: Celebration
Celebrate your accomplishments and receive your SAC certificate.
Recommended for: Online Learning, Physical Distancing
Requires: SAC Kit Materials
Type: Celebration
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