This month the youth have been investigating the role of trees and other plants in scrubbing CO2 from the atmosphere. They designed and built their own succulent wall hangings as well. Some of the questions they have been considering in this investigation include: Location: Where in the GET CITY room do you plan to set …
My favorite trees
Youth collected their own and family member’s stories about their favorite trees as they consider the roles of trees in climate change and in our daily living and wellbeing. D: “My favorite tree is a hickory tree. And I liked the tree because I could climb it and have lots of fun. There used to …
Tree Puppets
While discussing their favorite trees, the youth described the locations of these trees in their surroundings, their emotions, and special memories associated with these trees, as well as how they spend time around them. They explored online three fun facts about the tree, and what they wish others knew about these trees. The youth showed …
December – This Month in GET City!
This month, Get City youth shared their stories about their favorite trees and made their own Tree Puppets. They critically explored “Tree Equity,” navigating the “Tree Canopy” online in different neighborhoods in Lansing. They also conducted and analyzed a survey to gain insights into the community’s ideas and views on trees. Finally, they designed a …
CO2 and our Community Models – Learning from Youth
M & T chose to represent two train tracks to symbolize the emission of gases into the air, highlighting the impact of climate change and pollution. They made a factory with a smoke, which pollutes the air. They depicted the burning trees due to the forest fires. Tony elaborated on the details, emphasizing the connection …
CO2 and our Community Models
In this activity, the youth actively modeled “Mapping the Carbon Dioxide in Our Community”, exploring the role of human actions in this environmental aspect. First, they planned by choosing the location, deciding the model’s size and shape, and picking sources emitting or absorbing CO?. This comprehensive approach ensures that each group creates an insightful and …
Urban Emission & Tree Canopy
Youth explored the role of trees in helping to prevent climate change. They used on-line scientific tools to search and analyze data on transportation emissions and tree canopy coverage in various cities including Lansing, and other cities where their loved ones live. For this activity, each group selects two cities and examines the data related …
Measuring Carbon Dioxide (CO?)
The youth watched a fun video about carbon dioxide to learn more about its role in climate change. They developed new ideas about what CO? is, what absorbs and releases CO?, why it is considered an invisible pollutant, and what happens if its level increases. Then, they used a device to measure and document the …
November – This Month in GET City!
Starting this month, the youth at Get City are beginning the program with an activity to understand ‘Carbon dioxide’. This involves hands-on activities such as measuring CO? levels with a device, making a poster about urban CO? emissions and tree canopy, and building their own CO? models to visualize the negative effects of CO? on …
Tornado Models
We experienced a major tornado in our community last August. We lost many trees, power, but most importantly and sadly we lost a community elder due to a tree falling on her house. The youth were very interested in exploring the relationship between tornados and climate change, and also the importance of trees in our …
