Our Living Planet

There has never been a better time to encourage our children to listen to and learn about the Earth.

Our Living Planet provides answers to the big questions, such as…

  • Does the Earth breathe?

  • What’s the driest place on our planet?

  • Why don’t we have koala bears on Long Island?

  • Is the South Pole just ice?

  • Where is the Ring of Fire?

  • How deep is the ocean?

Our programs feature the Earth Balloon—a 19-foot tall sphere imprinted with satellite images of the actual Earth, all to scale! Your Earth Expert can cover a variety of topics, from geography, to climate, to animals, to culture. Grade-appropriate content will be provided.

OLP Basics

This program studies the geography of the Earth—the poles, the equator, continents, oceans, rainforests, arctic regions, and deserts. It also explores how these areas relate to habitats and life, so animals and culture can be covered as well.

Going Green

In this eye-opening introduction to climate change and how humans have affected the Earth, we will discuss the science behind global warming. Most importantly, students will learn how they can be part of “going green” and bring better health to our planet.

Programs

Climate & Biome

There are two levels to this exciting program. First, we investigate how various climates—tropical, desert, tundra, arctic, and temperate—relate to their global position. Second, we determine how those climates influence the biosphere, including plant and animal type and adaptation.

Water, Water

Everywhere

Water is unquestionably life’s most important resource. All living creatures depend on it. In fact, over 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. In this program, we explore fresh water, salt water, oceans, the water cycle, water use, water and climate, and the importance of water to life.

Under Earth’s Skin

Looking at the internal structure of Earth from core to crust, we will examine how the various layers relate to phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanos. We also discuss the earth’s invisible layer: the atmosphere.

Important Details

Size of Earth Balloon

Approx. 19’ Tall & 22’ Wide

Students walk around the inflatable globe AND enter inside.

Venue and Set-Up

Please secure the gym or a large all-purpose room (without hanging lights) for the programs. This inflatable will not fit in a classroom or conference room. It is also not an outdoor item.

Presentations are for one class at a time.

We require 30 to 45 minutes set-up before the first presentation. Floor should be swept clean, and an electrical outlet is needed.

Important Request

Please have the children and teachers wear socks on the day of our visit because they will have to remove their shoes!

Pricing and General Info

Rates

Day 1

1 to 3 presentations: $600

Each additional program costs $60

1 full day (6 presentations) is $780

Day 2, 3…

1 to 3 presentations: $500

Each additional program costs $60

2 full days is $1460

3 full days is $2140

And please…

A lunch break is required for the presenter if more than 4 presentations are planned for the day.