Earth Day

Earth Day has been celebrated annually since 1970 on April 22nd.

Related Theme Pages: Environment 5-7, Environment 8-9, Environment B1, Climate Crisis

Background

Earth Day 50th Anniversary | Earth Day

Earth Day 50th Anniversary | Earth Dayhttps://www.earthday.org/earth-day-50th-anniversary/Learn about 2020 theme for Earth Day and our global priorities as the world prepares to mark 50 years of Earth Day on April 22, 2020.

 

Songs

Do your best | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council

Do your best | LearnEnglish Kids | British Councilhttps://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/songs/do-your-bestHow can we save the planet? Listen to a song called Do your best and sing along. (yr 2-5)

 

Vocabulary

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Every Day is Earth Dayhttps://www.starfall.com/h/holiday/earthday/?t=292044966

Easy activity with pictures about recycling from Starfall.com. If you are using an older device or browser that does not support HTML5, which is needed for Starfall Version 2, we may be able to serve you the original Starfall with Adobe Flash. (yr 2-3)

Mrs. Hankinson's Class: Earth Day FREEBIE!

Mrs. Hankinson’s Class: Earth Day FREEBIE!http://learningisforsuperstars.blogspot.se/2013/04/earth-day-freebie.html

Flashcards for environmental vocabulary. Hi! I’m Sarah from Mrs. Hankinson’s Class! I teach a 1st/2nd combo class and love to find ways to challenge my students. (yr 3-4)

Earth Day Word Work

Earth Day Word Workhttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Earth-Day-Word-Work-128689

Enjoy this 3 page Earth Day Language-Arts freebie. Perfect for higher-level 2nd graders to typical 5th graders. *Includes Answer Key* Great way to change up morning work for the day! (yr 5-7)

 

Lesson Plans

Earth Day Mini Unit

Earth Day Mini Unithttp://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Earth-Day-Mini-Unit-Freebie-214150

This unit is full of Earth Day topics such as reduce, reuse, recycle, pollution, mother earth, and more! Enjoy this free mini-unit! (yr 3-5)

Last Minute Earth Day FREEBIE

Last Minute Earth Day FREEBIEhttp://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Last-Minute-Earth-Day-FREEBIE-670250

A quick low-prep way to work Earth Day into your classroom. This pack includes a quick teaching slide to explain the words “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle,” some examples of each and thinking questions to get a discussion started. (yr 5-8)

PBS LearningMedia

PBS LearningMediahttps://www.pbslearningmedia.org/tools/storyboard/view/eb4158a6-bb12-4d5f-89ef-1dbe8df9cd72/Inspire your students with thousands of free teaching resources including videos, lesson plans, and games aligned to state and national standards. (yr 6-9)

ESL Holiday Lessons: English Lesson on Earth Day

ESL Holiday Lessons: English Lesson on Earth Dayhttp://www.eslholidaylessons.com/04/earth_day.htmlESL Holiday Lessons: Free 14-Page lesson plan / worksheet on Earth Day – Handouts, online activity and mp3. (yr 6-9)

 

Reading

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It’s Earth Day, Dear Dragonhttp://www.starfall.com/n/fiction-nonfiction/dragon-eddd/load.htm?f

An easy story to read. If you are using an older device or browser that does not support HTML5, which is needed for Starfall Version 2, we may be able to serve you the original Starfall with Adobe Flash. (yr 2-3)

Earth Day Mini Book

Earth Day Mini Bookhttp://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Protect-the-Earth-A-FREE-Earth-Day-Mini-Book-Close-Read-621964

An Earth Day Mini-Book / Close Read If you love your planet, and you want your kids to learn about the importance of taking care of the earth, this mini-book is just the product for you! (yr 4-6)

 

Viewing

Earth Day for Kids - YouTube

Earth Day for Kids – YouTube (5:44)https://youtu.be/yl3zgcL0Tv8Wow! Learn about Earth Day in this learning video for kids! See why April 22nd is so special, why we celebrate Earth Day and other exciting facts! (yr 3-6)

What is Earth Day? The History - YouTube

What is Earth Day? The History – YouTube (2:55)https://youtu.be/6WA8FpGI5Sw

The role Earth Day plays has changed since it was first conceived. But to understand that we need some history. (yr 6-9)

EESI Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! (1970-2020) - YouTube

EESI Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! (1970-2020) – YouTube (2:15)https://youtu.be/jI3V4hbKfUEThe first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970, symbolizing the start of the modern environmental movement. (yr 7-9)

Earth Days: The First Earth Day | PBS LearningMedia

Earth Days: The First Earth Day | PBS LearningMedia (2:11) https://opb.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/arct.socst.ush.earth14earthdays/the-first-earth-day/

Demonstrations and more during the First Earth Day, observed April 22, 1970. Video from American Experience: “Earth Days.” (yr 7-9)

5-minute Film Festival Celebrate Earth Dayhttps://www.edutopia.org/article/5-minute-film-festival-celebrate-earth-day-amy-erin-borovoy

Jump-start your lesson plans with these videos and resources for students of all ages. (yr 7-9)

Earth Day 1970 - 2020: 50th Anniversary || Time Will Tell - YouTube

Earth Day 1970 – 2020: 50th Anniversary || Time Will Tell – YouTube (5:28)https://youtu.be/XBrnnByieL4The first Earth Day was in 1970. A lot has changed since. The past is clear. What will the future look like? It depends on the choices we make today. (yr 8-9)

Earth Day (Friday Parody) - YouTube

Earth Day (Friday Parody) – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/RdBHc4CeXGI

A rap-type song showing how to behave one day per year. A promotional clip of our short film screening at the Millennium Library on April 21st. (yr 8-9)

 

 

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