{"id":963621,"date":"2023-10-03T11:56:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T15:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/?page_id=963621"},"modified":"2023-10-11T16:19:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T20:19:50","slug":"green-it-up","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/green-it-up\/","title":{"rendered":"GREEN IT UP WITH CYBERCHASE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pb_line_C7B7DD306DFB94809110AEFFCEEE8AEF\"  class=\"pb-line pb-clear-fix\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><ul class=\"pb-layout pb-layout-100 pb-reset-list pb-clear-fix pb-main\"><li class=\"pb-layout-column-left\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><div class=\"pb-text\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GIU_logo_1a-scaled-1-1160x575-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Green It Up is a hands-on program designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wnet.org\/\">WNET<\/a> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/pbskids.org\/cyberchase\/\">Cyberchase.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>ABOUT CYBERCHASE<\/h4>\n<p>Cyberchase, America\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h4>COMPONENTS OF CYBERCHASE GREEN IT UP<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GIU_Activity-Cards_DIGITAL_1.pdf\"> 8 hands-on activity cards<\/a> on different environmental topics. Each card includes an \u201cExplore\u201d activity (an experiment or craft) and a \u201cGet Outside\u201d activity (a mini field trip to explore the concept in an outdoor setting).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GIU_Poster_4.pdf\">A Kids Can Help! <\/a>poster with kid-friendly actions to help the environment.<\/li>\n<li>Related <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/6apcpi7jrmp68si\/AAABZXhJ5QacpI1MNYG0LZ4Ua?dl=0\">Cyberchase video clips<\/a> that correspond with each activity<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GIU_Guide_SAMPLE_digital_2.pdf\">Take-home activity booklets<\/a> that align with classroom activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2020-09-14-at-09.48.14-1024x821-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>HOW DOES GREEN IT UP WORK?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick at least 4 activity cards that will work for your program. Include the \u201cBig Finale\u201d activity card as the last session. Guide students through activities in any order, ending with the \u201cBig Finale.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Pass out take-home activity booklets for families to follow along at home. Each card has a corresponding at-home activity, labeled with the same image at the top. Check in regularly with families to see if they are completing activities at-home.<\/li>\n<li>Educators are encouraged to use Cyberchase video clips referenced in each activity to introduce topics, give background, and engage students. Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/wnet.org\/Education\/GreenItUp\">wnet.org\/Education\/GreenItUp <\/a> to find clips. Full episodes are also available at <a href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/Cyberchase\"> pbskids.org\/Cyberchase.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use the links on <a href=\"http:\/\/wnet.org\/Education\/GreenItUp\">wnet.org\/Education\/GreenItUp<\/a> to help you plan \u201cGet Outside\u201d activities. You\u2019ll find links to websites that help you locate local farms, gardens, and parks, as well as more information on the environmental topics in the program.<\/li>\n<li>During the \u201cBig Finale\u201d activity, your students will have a chance to reflect on what they\u2019ve learned. Share what your students create with families, school groups, and the rest of your community by emailing us photos or links to <a href=\"mailto:education@wfsu.org\">education@wfsu.org<\/a>, and also with Cyberchase at <a href=\"GreenItUp@thirteen.org\">GreenItUp@thirteen.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"pb-script-tag\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(document).ready(function($){$(\"#pb_line_C7B7DD306DFB94809110AEFFCEEE8AEF\").PBLayout({\"bg_parallax_speed\":\"30\",\"bg_parallax_enable\":\"0\",\"bg_parallax_mobile_enable\":\"0\"},0);});<\/script><\/div><div id=\"pb_line_80A668A7B3F0EB6BAA6856125CBEB52B\"  class=\"pb-line pb-clear-fix\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><ul class=\"pb-layout pb-layout-33x33x33 pb-reset-list pb-clear-fix pb-main\"><li class=\"pb-layout-column-left\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pb-layout-column-center\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><div class=\"pb-text\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GIU_logo_1a-scaled-1-1160x575-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Green It Up is a hands-on program designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wnet.org\/\">WNET<\/a> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/pbskids.org\/cyberchase\/\">Cyberchase.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>ABOUT CYBERCHASE<\/h4>\n<p>Cyberchase, America\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h4>COMPONENTS OF CYBERCHASE GREEN IT UP<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GIU_Activity-Cards_DIGITAL_1.pdf\"> 8 hands-on activity cards<\/a> on different environmental topics. Each card includes an \u201cExplore\u201d activity (an experiment or craft) and a \u201cGet Outside\u201d activity (a mini field trip to explore the concept in an outdoor setting).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GIU_Poster_4.pdf\">A Kids Can Help! <\/a>poster with kid-friendly actions to help the environment.<\/li>\n<li>Related <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/6apcpi7jrmp68si\/AAABZXhJ5QacpI1MNYG0LZ4Ua?dl=0\">Cyberchase video clips<\/a> that correspond with each activity<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GIU_Guide_SAMPLE_digital_2.pdf\">Take-home activity booklets<\/a> that align with classroom activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2020-09-14-at-09.48.14-1024x821-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>HOW DOES GREEN IT UP WORK?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick at least 4 activity cards that will work for your program. Include the \u201cBig Finale\u201d activity card as the last session. Guide students through activities in any order, ending with the \u201cBig Finale.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Pass out take-home activity booklets for families to follow along at home. Each card has a corresponding at-home activity, labeled with the same image at the top. Check in regularly with families to see if they are completing activities at-home.<\/li>\n<li>Educators are encouraged to use Cyberchase video clips referenced in each activity to introduce topics, give background, and engage students. Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/wnet.org\/Education\/GreenItUp\">wnet.org\/Education\/GreenItUp <\/a> to find clips. Full episodes are also available at <a href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/Cyberchase\"> pbskids.org\/Cyberchase.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use the links on <a href=\"http:\/\/wnet.org\/Education\/GreenItUp\">wnet.org\/Education\/GreenItUp<\/a> to help you plan \u201cGet Outside\u201d activities. You\u2019ll find links to websites that help you locate local farms, gardens, and parks, as well as more information on the environmental topics in the program.<\/li>\n<li>During the \u201cBig Finale\u201d activity, your students will have a chance to reflect on what they\u2019ve learned. Share what your students create with families, school groups, and the rest of your community by emailing us photos or links to <a href=\"mailto:education@wfsu.org\">education@wfsu.org<\/a>, and also with Cyberchase at <a href=\"GreenItUp@thirteen.org\">GreenItUp@thirteen.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pb-layout-column-right\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"pb-script-tag\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(document).ready(function($){$(\"#pb_line_80A668A7B3F0EB6BAA6856125CBEB52B\").PBLayout({\"bg_parallax_speed\":\"30\",\"bg_parallax_enable\":\"0\",\"bg_parallax_mobile_enable\":\"0\"},0);});<\/script><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-963621","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-06 12:49:10","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/963621"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=963621"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/963621\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":963625,"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/963621\/revisions\/963625"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=963621"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}