Educating Children with Images of the Earth
an article by Robert Bogatin

Our environment, our health, our social structures, indeed our survival, all depend on a new worldview. What better icon is there than amazing images of Earth from Space? To see the Earth as it truly is; blue and beautiful, with no boundaries or lines.

The EarthSeeds Project is a non-profit movement of many individuals and organizations educating children worldwide. EarthSeeds uses authentic whole Earth images in the forms of globes and posters in conjunction with self-discovery based curriculum and interactive learning tools such as the online community, “Planetary PenPals” at www.earthseeds.net. We educate children around the world about the importance of environmental awareness, water, renewable energy and global citizenship.

Our newest educational tool is The Astronaut’s Globe, a 16” beach ball made from 2000 NASA photos that includes a Crewmember’s Guide filled with Earth Science, activities and games and resources for exploration. Our interactive online learning community, Planetary PenPals, connects children worldwide to engage them in environmental and social discussions and collaborative projects. Planetary PenPals, along with an expanded EarthSeeds Curriculum Kit will be available in February of 2005. Educators and children can register NOW for free to participate in these exciting projects. Email: crew@earthseeds.net to register or for more information visit www.earthseeds.net.

EarthSeeds was recently at The World Renewable Energy Congress in Denver. Our giant Earth Globe was spotted at the protest march at the Republican Convention. We will be presenting to 28,000 schools on September 24th at the New Choices for the Future Conference. And you can find us at the Sustainable Living Fair and Sustainable Resources Conference both in Colorado in September.

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