WASHINGTON — The National Children's Museum has made learning about climate change fun for children. The museum is showcasing the Climate Action Heroes exhibit, which helps kids learn about climate and weather.
Kids walk through a flow-chart style path of playful questions. A sample question is "Did you play in dirt recently?" Depending on how they answer, they can end up being one of five climate action heroes. Climate action heroes include the Community Captain, Arbor Avenger, Pollinator Patrol, Mighty Meteorologist and Water Warrior.
"Climate action heroes is a way for families, caregivers, and children to come together to learn a little bit more about the difference between weather and climate," said Meredith Hamme, Vice President of External Affairs for National Children's Museum. "I think that it's a wonderful conversation starter for them and their children and it's an opportunity for them to learn to together."
Once the kids get their climate action hero, they get information about why their "super power" matters and how to use it to make their community better.
The museum features rotating monthly missions, which are also accessible on the climate-heroes.org website.
"Climate change is one of the most important issues facing the next generation of learners," Hamme said.
Hamme said the museum will give the design of the exhibit to nearly 100 fellow museums free charge, to help share the experience with more children.
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