Environmental education: Learning about Earth Day helps students understand the importance of protecting the environment and preserving natural resources for future generations.
Climate change: Understanding the impacts of climate change and how to reduce carbon footprint can be started in elementary school and have a real impact as kids grow up
Active citizenship: Children learning about Earth Day are learning about how they can make a difference in their own community, such as recycling, conserving energy, and protecting endangered species.
Interdependence: Learning about Earth Day also helps children understand how everything in the world is interconnected, and how our actions can have a direct impact on the planet.
Encouraging curiosity and creativity: Earth Day promotes curiosity and creativity in children, leading them to want to explore and learn more about the world around them.

What Can Students Do on Earth Day?

This collection is full of activities you can use with your students this Earth Day, and here are some things elementary schools can do to mark this important annual event:

Get Planting at School — If you don't already have one, Earth Day is the perfect time to create a school garden and teach students about the benefits of planting fresh plants, flowers and trees.
Clean-Up Litter Around the Community — Organize a clean-up event to pick up litter in the school's community.
Amp Up Recycling Efforts — Encourage your students to do more to keep trash (especially plastic!) out of landfills by setting up recycling stations around the school or in your classroom.
Conserve Energy — Educate your students about energy conservation and encourage them to turn off lights and unplug electronics when they're not in use.
Enjoy Nature — Organize a nature walk around the school or in a nearby park. Your class can learn about different types of plants and animals while they enjoy fresh air.
Bring in a Guest — Invite an expert to speak to the class about environmental issues and what kids can do to help.
Get Creative With Reuse — Your class can make artwork using recycled materials and learn about how these items can be transformed into something new and beautiful.
Experiment — Conduct a science experiment in your science classes related to an environmental issue, and learn about how we can make a difference.

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