EarthBalloon   CoSer: 401.010 Carolann James, Supervisor (516) 396-2264 enviroed@mail.nasboces.org
View the earth in its entirety, just like astronauts do! This 19-foot inflated model of the earth generates discussion about geography, salt water vs. fresh water, polar regions, conservation, the impact of humans on the world, and time zones, and gives a new sense of perspective of size, scale and distance. Download the EarthBalloon Flyer     Have you ever seen a helicoptor "flying over" the Earth? Actually, it is a picture of our EarthBalloon in the Atrium at the Cradle of Aviation during our annual Conservation Education Day!
"Viewing the world on such a large scale was very exciting to the children. They gained an understanding of the realtion of the continents to each other, the vastness of the oceans and the seriousness of the expanding deserts. They were interested in the topography of the land and oceans.. The naturalist had a wonderful way with our children. she welcomed the many questions and comments made and treated each student's contribution with much respect. Her enthusiasm was contagious!"                                                                                               ~  4th Grade teacher, Bethpage, Central Boulevard