TV shows, movies, apps, books, and games that teach kids about environmentalism
TV Shows About the Environment
One Big Ocean (PBS)
Recommended age: 3+
Featuring biodiversity, environmental concerns in marine adventures
Planet Earth II (BBC America)
Recommended age: 6+
This nature documentary sequel is a visual triumph.
Movies About the Environment
Dr. Seuss: The Lorax (DVD, Streaming)
Recommended age: 5+
An outstanding 1970s Dr. Seuss parable about protecting nature
Boy and the World (DVD, Streaming)
Recommended age: 7+
This poignant hand-drawn story promotes family and environmentalism.
Chasing Ice (DVD, Streaming)
Recommended age: 13+
A beautiful, affecting documentary about glacier retreat
Apps About the Environment
Duckie Deck Trash Toys
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Recommended age: 3+
Discarded and found items inspire creativity through “upcycling.”
Ansel and Clair: Little Green Island
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Recommended age: 7+
This eco-friendly game makes kids masters of their own islands.
Project Noah
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
Recommended age: 10+
Share nature photos and help global research
Books About the Environment
Over and Under the Pond
Recommended age: 5+
Lovely book about wildlife teeming in and around a pond
Fuzzy Mud
Recommended age: 10+
This gripping eco-thriller is a thoughtful and satisfying read.
Games About the Environment
Ekoloko (Free or $5.99 per month subscription)
Platform: Windows
Recommended age: 8+
Kids learn environmental consciousness in this massively multi-player online game.
SimCity EDU: Pollution Challenge! ($19.99)
Platform: Windows, Mac
Recommended age: 11+
Environmental-issues sim teaches real-world solutions
Main image: The PBS show, One Big Ocean, features the characters from the preschool series Splash and Bubbles.
Courtesy Common Sense Media
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