Breaking Down Barriers

Supporting Community Engagement and Effective Science Communication

Over the years, NCSE has developed and field-tested many climate change and evolution activities, from The Evolution of the Flu to Rising Tides. They’ve been used effectively across the country, engaging thousands of participants. Detailed descriptions of each activity are available online, including how-to videos and resource lists. (Note: You are responsible for purchasing any necessary materials beyond what is downloadable. We strive to make the materials as affordable and accessible as possible.)

October 21, 2019
Geology Park
Geology Park is an immersive game that lets families and adults time travel back to the Permian-Triassic extinction and throughout the Phanerozoic to recover escaped Permian creatures.
September 27, 2019
Climate Change in my Community: Changes in Precipitation–Climatograms of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Michelle Valkanas
September 27, 2019
Climate Change in my Community: Climate Change on File, Trees as Environmental Secretaries by Taryn Dunivant
September 5, 2019
Climate Change in my Community: Shrinking Glaciers: Why We’re Losing Ice and Why It Matters by Meera Sethi
September 4, 2019
Climate Change in my Community: The Sea Stars Kit by Laurie Luckritz
September 4, 2019
Climate Change in my Community: West Nile Virus Climate-Health Awareness Emoji Activity by Sandy Phillips-Long
August 28, 2019
Climate Change in my Community: Flash Floods and our Changing Climate by Lilly Jones
August 16, 2019
Buzz Off!
In this activity, participants can explore changes in mosquito populations over several decades, correlated to changes in temperature. They also learn multiple ways to suppress mosquito populations in order to create their own hypothesis on the most effective methods for mosquito control.
August 16, 2019
Cool Cities
Cool Cities allows participants to explore the ways cities can mitigate the heat island effect while taking into account urban planning.
August 12, 2019
Rising Tides
In this activity, visitors design and test adaptations to prepare for flooding caused by sea level rise.

Become a DIYSci Affiliate

DIYSci Affiliates (formerly Science Booster Clubs) lead science activities in communities that may not have strong connections to science learning opportunities. Run by local volunteers, DIYSci Affiliates hold activities in publicly accessible places, such as libraries, farmers’ markets, and community centers. DIYSci Affiliates can make use of fully stocked activity kits sent quarterly by NCSE, as well as any of the materials available for download on this page. Love science and communicating science with kids? Then consider organizing a DIYSci Affiliate.

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