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PBS

Pbs Newshour Extra: What Does Earth Day Mean Today?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what Earth Day is and why it was founded. It also presents criticisms of the holiday. Includes suggestions for things we can all do to take care of the Earth.
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Earth Day Teaching Theme

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teachers in search of extra resources to help educate students on Earth Day will find an abundance of worksheets, lesson plans, activities and much more from Teachnology.
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Earth Day Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The official online home of Earth Day offers many resources regarding environmental education. Includes the latest news on environmental advocacy and how to take part in Earth Day each year.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Earth Day, April 22

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Save the world one step at a time. A fantastic tribute to Earth Day events and what students, teachers and parents can do to make a difference by going green. Learn about the various activities across the country and discover how you can...
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abcteach

Abcteach: Earth Day Activities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] How can you treat the earth with more respect? Check out this resource featuring links to elementary activities to celebrate Earth Day. You will find word searches, crossword puzzles, reading...
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Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Earth Day

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page has a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 44 vocabulary words pertaining to Earth Day. It also provides an extensive Vocabulary Word List for Earth Day (607 words) and a list of Earth Day song titles.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Earth Day, Every Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A lesson plan for young scholars to learn about Earth Day, recycling, and other ways to be aware of the environment. A key component to the lesson plan is the book, "Where Does the Garbage Go," by Paul Showers.
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Other

K 3 Learning pages.com: Earth Day Links

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
How can you celebrate Earth Day in your classroom? This collection features several downloadable Earth Day worksheets including word searches and coloring pages. Students and teachers can plan the perfect way to recognize the environment.
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Planet Pals

Planet Pals: Earth Day

For Students 9th - 10th
This PlanetPals.com site provides the "Greatest Earth Day Pages Ever!" Includes activities, teaching aides, earth science and history, and more.
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Envirolink: Earth Day

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise site that gives the students the opportunity to learn all about how Earth Day was started.
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Starfall

Starfall: It's Earth Day, Dear Dragon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This interactive fiction ebook focuses a family and a pet dragon participate in Earth Day. Students can choose to read independently or listen to each sentence.
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Earth Day Word Search

For Students 3rd - 6th
Earth Day Word Search is a fun holiday activity for children. Kids learn and practice Earth Day vocabulary by searching for the words in the puzzle. Puzzles can be played interactively on the computer or printed out.
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Earth Day Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 6th
ABCya's Earth Day Crossword Puzzle is a fun and interactive way for kids to test their knowledge of Earth Day vocabulary words and facts. The crossword puzzle can be played on the computer or by printing on paper. The interactive version...
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Starfall

Starfall: It's Earth Day, Dear Dragon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A read-along story about Earth Day written just for beginning readers. Students can click on each word to hear how it is pronounced.
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Earth Day Song

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson plan page is a song that can be used to help young learners celebrate Earth Day.
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Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: The Happy Earth Day Activities Book [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A colouring and activity book about Earth Day and things everyone can do to help the earth.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Earth Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart for kindergarteners to explain Earth Day by integrating tools on each page that prompt student participation and enhance learning.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The First Earth Day

For Students 3rd - 8th
You would think that the environment has always been a priority but that's not the case. In 1970, a U.S. Senator was disturbed by the lack of concern for our environment and proposed the first Earth Day. Use this site to learn more from...
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Read Works

Read Works: A Day to Celebrate Earth

For Teachers 2nd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Earth Day and ways students can help the Earth. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
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Other

Think Green: Earth Day Project Ideas: Grades 6 8 [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Give your students the tools to live and think green with these fun educational projects and art activities. Projects are useful for helping students learn to make good environmental decisions. [PDF]
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Dltk Kids: Earth Day Concentration

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A simple picture matching game with Earth Day-related images. Play by yourself, or with up to four players, and keep score throughout the game.
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Read Works

Read Works: Earth Helpers

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about working together to make the Earth a better place. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 4 25 16: Stunning Images of Our Beautiful Planet

For Students 5th - 8th
Beautiful photos of our planet in celebration of Earth Day. Includes video.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Earth Day Network: Healthy Earth, Sick Earth [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
Madeline Kaplan's book, Planet Earth Gets Well, introduces a activity focused on climate change. Students will discover ways to keep Earth healthy.

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