Earth Day Resources for 2019!
Did you know yesterday was Earth Day! It’s been almost 50 years since the first Earth Day took place, on April 22, 1970. The date is said to have marked the beginning of the “modern environmental movement.” Thankfully, the movement continues today, and has only gotten stronger!
Our Unit on Earth and our free, downloadable infographic on Earth Day are great ways to get your kids interested in this cause. If you’re looking for something more hands-on, try these Games and Activities. Or, another unique option is to empower them to make their own Earth Day-related curricular connections, using our Discover Map. Simply have them begin on the Earth Science section, and let the exploring begin!
Looking for more printable inspiration? Here’s a few more infographics that are sure to excite:
Enlighten your students with How a Bottle Gets Recycled, or even show them 10 Things Kids Can Do to Help the Earth, and help make a difference.
In addition to the above, these Units (and Topics within) relate closely to Earth Day and what can be taught this week:
CONSERVATION
This Unit introduces students to Our Natural Resources, Our Carbon Footprint, Landfills and Recycling (pictured above) and more. This Unit uses thought-provoking examples of how humans impact the earth, followed by tips on how to protect our environment. There are also some great Games and Activities on Conservation you can use!
This Unit will generate lively discussions with facts about our “ecological footprint.” It features topics on Earth’s Biomes, Food Chains, and Earth’s Ecological Levels. Similar to the Unit above, here are Games and Activities on Ecology to keep them engaged
Lastly, Kids Discover also offers various Print Titles related to Earth, Earth-Day and our environment in general. Always a great addition to your library!
These Earth Science issues will become staples in your classroom for years to come. Titles like Ecology, Conservation, Earth, and this Earth Science Themed Set, are among our most popular. Plus, they’re complemented by our Free Teacher Guides and Vocabulary Packets!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
