This set of activities is being created on Earth Day: April 22. This
annual observance started in 1970, and the message is as timely as ever: take
care of the earth because it takes of you. What are YOU doing to “go green”? Find out some ways here.
CONNECT:
- What is Earth Day, and how did it start? Read all about it at http://www.livescience.com/50556-earth-day-facts-history.html
- What is geen living? Find out at http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/family/greenliving/
- Take a look at Earth day by the numbers: http://www.timeforkids.com/news/earth-day/87036
- hese titles will help demonstrate how beautiful nature is, whether it's through stunning visuals, interesting facts, or both: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/green-games-for-kids-0
- NASA isn’t just about the sky; they have there eyes on the earth too; get active with them at https://climatekids.nasa.gov/go-green/
CREATE:
- Meet the Greens, and play games with them at http://www.meetthegreens.org/
- Play in Recycle City: https://www3.epa.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm
- No need to buy art supplies; you can recycle lots of things around the house; try these recycled art projects: http://handsonaswegrow.com/recycled-art-projects-for-kids-green/
- We celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd but every day should be Earth Day! Every Day is a great day to take care and appreciate the planet. Here are some other special days to celebrate the planet: http://www.kidsplayandcreate.com/fun-earth-day-facts-activities-and-crafts-for-kids/. Plan a party to celebrate Mother Earth.
CARE:
- Help keep our planet green; become an earth ranger. Find out how at https://www.earthrangers.com/
- Greenpeace is an international organization that fights for the environment. Get involved at http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/about/Greenpeace-and-You/
- Explore this eco-family comic website, and find out how to go green in your home: http://greenplanet4kids.com/
- Here are 45 ways to make going green fun: http://www.solarresourceguide.org/45-ways-to-go-green-with-kids/
CAREERS:
Go green and get “green” (that is, money). Yes, you can do well by
doing good for a living. You can be an environmental scientist, landscaper,
architect, cook, designer, writer, photographer, engineer, manufacturer. The
sky is the limit – or rather the earth is. Here are some places to start:
