Science and Education Consultant
Here's the Science
Every day, the evidence of climate change and global warming surrounds us, yet there still appears to be a lack of significant action to drive real change. One small step we can take is to raise awareness among those around us about the issues caused by changing temperatures. A more impactful move is to persuade decision-makers that the time to act is NOW. So #ShowYourStripes & TALK about it!
Warming Stripes are a compelling way to visually represent the trend of global temperatures over time. Each stripe, or bead in the climate change bracelets, represents the average temperature for a specific year, while the color gradient illustrates the shift in temperature from historical averages. This clear and intuitive representation effectively demonstrates the undeniable warming trend our planet is experiencing. Each stripe is composed of hundreds of data points, with many charts featuring a hundred stripes or more—providing a wealth of data with a clear message. In this context, it’s a lot of data to wear, making these global temperature bracelets not only a piece of art but also a tool for science education merchandise.
Here's What You Can Wear and Share!
Why #ShowYourStripes and Why Make Bracelets?
#ShowYourStripes bracelets and kits transform 175 years of global temperature records — over a billion data points — into colorful wearable art that make climate science visible and easy to understand.
- Visualize Earth's changing climate
- Work with real scientific data
- Create a meaningful piece
of wearable science
- Start conversations about climate change
Where Can the Kits Be Used?
Everywhere you want climate data to come alive!
Classrooms
Clubs
Science Centers
Summer Camps
Workshops
Conferences
Fundraisers
Company Picnics
Vacation Cruises
Wine Wednesdays
... even zip-lining? ok, so maybe you can't use them everywhere :)
Bracelet Size and Bead Options
Purchase Bracelets via my Etsy Store, Dreams Change.
More info on how to purchase the kits is below.
Bracelet Size Options
If you are ordering a bracelet already made, they come in 3 sizes. Please take the time to measure your wrist, especially if you want the full 1850-today data. These tend to make better anklets because they are a little larger than a typical bracelet.
- 1850 to 2023 Global Temperature Bracelet ~ 8.75"
- 1875 to 2023 Global Temperature Bracelet ~ 7.75" (most popular)
- 1900 to 2023 Global Temperature Bracelet ~ 6.75"
#ShowYourStripes Wooden Bead Options
The wooden bead on each bracelet comes with #ShowYourStripes engraved on one side (highlighting the simple visualization depicting climate change) and 3 options for images on the other side:
- World in Our Hands
- Penguin
- Polar Bear
If you are interested in personalizing the image side of the bead and having your logo, Name, etc., please reach out! I have done several large orders with personalized beads for organizations and conferences - I know how powerful of a marketing tool these bracelets can be!
Kit Contents
#ShowYourStripes climate change bracelets and kits transform 175 years of global temperature records — over a billion data points — into colorful wearable art that makes climate science visible and easy to understand.
- Visualize Earth's changing climate with global temperature bracelets
- Work with real scientific data
- Create a meaningful piece of science education merchandise
- Start conversations about climate change
Downloads
Kit Description and Instructions
A printable and emailable pdf with all the details in one file. Great to use for a funding proposal, give to your Department Chair, send to Taylor Swift*, etc.
*A secret desire of mine would be to see Taylor Swift wear the bracelet! OK, I guess it's not secret anymore - I'm puttin' it out there!
Order Form and Prices
I'm happy to have a chat or email exchange before you officially order or even if you just want to brainstorm. Chatting might be a good opportunity for us to walk through what you have in mind for your event and we can talk about options to make sure the bracelets help to make sure your event is success!