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Earth Day Resources
The US government has put together a
whole collection of information for your
classroom!
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RESOURCES
Elementary Resources:
Learn about hot
environmental topics:
Games and Puzzles
Also on the 'net:
Earth
Day is April 22!
Here are some
resources gathered by Rita Shields, 3rd
Grade Teacher at Hilliard
Did you know that
Earth Day and the Environmental
Protection Agency were born in 1970
under President Nixon? This was a time
when rivers caught fire and cities were
hidden under dense clouds of smoke.
There were no national standards for
auto emissions, leaded gas and paint
were still sold, and DDT was sprayed as
a pesticide. There were no limits placed
on polluted discharges and raw sewage
flowing into rivers, lakes, and streams.
Hard to imagine, isn’t it? We have come
a long way since then in protecting
human health and the environment. Take a
look:
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http://www.epa.gov/earthday/history.htm
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Here are some
other links to websites where you
can get all kinds of Earth Day
facts, ideas, crafts, games, and
activities for classroom use. You
will probably want to save this in
your S drive for future use and
reference. Enjoy!
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http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/earth.html
Songs, crafts, etc. for early
grades.
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http://www.earthsite.org/
Supposed ‘official’ site, but not as
kid friendly
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http://www.planetpals.com/earthday.html
Very kid friendly, cute crafts,
poems, stories
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http://abcteach.com/directory/theme_units/month_to_month/d_april/earth_day/
Lots of worksheets, crosswords, etc.
to use and download
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http://www.earthday.gov/kids.htm
Lots and lots of links
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http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/earth_day/earthday.htm
Kid friendly with lots of things to
print. (To save paper, of course.)
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http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites029.shtmlThreedozen
links to sites about ecology and the
environment.
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http://members.aol.com/donnandlee/Green.html
Kid friendly, online games.
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http://www.songs4teachers.com/earthday.htm
Songs and poems for teachers to
download and use about earth day.
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http://www.preschooleducation.com/searth.shtml
Preschool music and songs.
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http://earthday.wilderness.org/kidsstuff/book.htm
Has an online book of letters from
children to Senator Gaylord Nelson,
founder of earth day
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http://www.earthdaycoalition.org/
Cleveland’s environmental education
organization.
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http://www.earthdayonline.org/2002/kids.html
Lots of good science lessons.
Grade Level:
Middle School and High School
Theme: Severe Weather
Earth Day is April 22. Explore with your
students the causes and effects of
weather on Planet Earth. Included are
videos from The History Channel’s Mega
Disaster series, as well as a Classroom
Resource Guide with additional resources
and activities.
Classroom Resource Guide: Weather
Understanding Severe Weather Systems
Severe weather events cost billions in
dollars and cause thousands of deaths
every year. No one around the world is
safe from severe weather events.
Temperatures can plummet or soar, winds
can reach devastating levels, and rains
can wipe out an area. Understanding the
science behind these storms is crucial
for both safety and public knowledge.
Get to know these storms close up with
pictures, descriptions, and FAQs on the
world's most awesome weather extremes at
About.com.
Operation: Monster Storms
Fly into the eye of a hurricane or chase
tornadoes through Tornado Alley. Learn
how powerful storms form and how
cutting-edge technology is used to
better understand and forecast weather.
Developed by The JASON Project in
partnership with NOAA, NASA, and the
National Geographic Society,
Operation: Monster Storms examines
current research to improve forecasting,
allowing communities to better prepare
for storms and avoid their destructive
potential.
An Investigative Study of Weather and
Climate
In this project from the Center for
Innovation in Engineering and Science
Education students conduct an
investigation on local and world weather
and climate. To complete the
investigation, they will have at their
disposal detailed instructions that
describe how to create weather
instruments, how to access the Internet
to locate real-time weather information
from around the world, and this
online educational project to guide
them along.
Atlanta’s Perfect Storm
On March 8, 2008, a tornado swept
through downtown Atlanta, its 130
mile-per-hour winds ripping holes in the
roof of the Georgia Dome, blowing out
office windows and trashing parts of
Centennial Olympic Park. It was an event
so rare in an urban landscape that
researchers immediately began to examine
NASA satellite data and historical
archives to see what weather and
climatological ingredients may have
combined to brew such a storm.
View the NASA investigation and storm
animation.
Weather Curriculum
Nauticus is a science and technology
center that explores the naval,
economic, and natural power of the sea.
It features hands-on exhibits, and
offers lessons on The Earth's
Atmosphere, Weather, Collecting Weather
Data, Weather Forecasting, Meteorologist
for a Day, Air Currents, and more.
Begun
in 1970, Earth Day signifies the world's
attention to our environment and our
need to address how we care for and
protect our world. Engage students in
conversations about how they practice
taking care of the planet at home,
school, and everywhere.
Videos
Part
III: How We Celebrate Earth Day and Keep
the Earth Healthy-Grade
Band K-2; 3-5
Positive Effects from Earth Day-
Grade Band K-2; 3-5
A
Short History of Earth Day-Grade
Band K-2; 3-5
Celebrate Earth Day Everyday-Grade
Band K-2; 3-5
The World Conservation Guide-Grade
Band 6-8
Emerging Careers: Environmental
Occupations: Technical-Grade
Band 9-12
Images
Eroded cliffs at river's edge
Ozone research tent |