The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when a United States senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. Rallies took place across the country and, by the end of the year, the U.S. government had created the Environmental Protection Agency. By 1990, Earth Day was an event celebrated by more than 140 countries around the globe. Earth Day is a chance to consider how your actions impact the planet and think about what steps you can take to help make our environment better.
If Earth Day USA began in 1970, when will we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first celebration? Show your work.
You have been asked to design the 50th Anniversary Earth Day T-shirt... what will your design look like? Draw a coloured outline.
Getting the Word Out
Write an Announcement as well as an entry for the monthly school newsletter informing parents/guardians about Earth Day. Pretend that your T-shirt design was the winning entry and include a write-up about it as well.
You have been asked to write an Earth Day message to accompany this image, what will it say?
International Mother Earth Day
Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet earth in a number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet we all inhabit.
The Earth and its ecosystems are our home. In order to achieve a just balance among the economic, social, and environmental needs of present and future generations, it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the Earth.
Why Is Plastic Pollution Such a Problem?
Ocean Garbage Patch
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Around the world, people throw away roughly four million tons of trash every day—that's enough to fill 350,000 garbage trucks or 10 Empire State Buildings. About 12.8 percent of that waste is plastic, which causes big problems for wildlife: some animals mistake plastic for food, while others can become entangled in it.
Why Should You Care?
Write your own Plastic Pledge that asks people to help keep plastic out of the oceans.
Lending a Helping Hand
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