The Environmental Literacy Council - Earth Day These interdisciplinary teaching guides combine earth day and Math to teach concepts such as recycling and population growth and decay. http://www.enviroliteracy.org/subcategory.php/255.html
Extractions: Home About ELC Site Map Contact Us ... Food Earth Day is celebrated every year on the same day, April 22. Proposed in 1969 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day is an opportunity for citizens to demonstrate their commitment to improving environmental quality. Twenty million Americans participated in the first Earth Day in April 1970 , expressing their support for issues such as resource conservation and environmental quality. During the next decade, legislation such as the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts strengthened federal regulation and protection of the environment. An understanding of the effect that individuals have on their surroundings is vital to environmental literacy. Earth Day is a great occasion to learn more about current environmental issues, participate in local environmental activities , or make a small change around the house . For more on Earth Day, visit these websites: National Environmental Education Week
Earth Day Is Everyday For many NeoPagans, earth day is everyday. Explore easy ways to make Trying to teach children the importance of recycling is futile if you dont recycle http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/pagan_parenting/115883
Extractions: New Topics Living Simply Mothers and Sons Weddings 101 Raising Girls ... More... New Articles Enchantment of Mabon Budgeting Family Meals Legal Smarts Pt. 2 From Faux to Fabulous ... More... New Discussions Budgeting Family Meals Sex Education In Kindergarten? Table of Contents Requests ... More... My Recent Articles Enchantment of Mabon Legal Smarts Pt. 2 Legal Smarts Pt.1 Related Online Courses Homeschooling the Unschooling Way Parenting 101 Home Applied sciences Home and family management Child rearing; home care of the ill or disabled Author: Cosette Paneque Published on: May 10, 2005 Welcome Page My Articles Discussions for You My Bookstore ... Community Bookstore Subscribe to My Topic For modern Pagans, Earth Day is everyday. As practitioners of nature-based spirituality, NeoPagans are committed to protecting our beloved Mother Earth. As Pagan parents, we have a responsibility to raise environmentally conscious children so that they can continue working towards a healthy planet for the generations to come. The best long-term protection of the environment is to raise kids who will automatically take care of it. Many of the lessons are unspoken. Trying to teach children the importance of recycling is futile if you dont recycle. Telling them water conservation is important while you let the hot water run continuously for 20 minutes while you do the dishes is pointless. Environmental conservation is not a do as I say, not as I do issue. The best way to teach them is through our living model.
What Is Earth Day? - US Department Of State It suddenly occurred to me, why not have a nationwide teachin on the environment? That was the origin of earth day. http://usinfo.state.gov/gi/Archive/2005/Apr/11-390328.html
Extractions: Washington File Staff Writer Earth Day, April 22, is the annual celebration of the environment and a time to assess the work still needed to protect the natural gifts of our planet. Earth Day has no central organizing force behind it though several nongovernmental organizations work to keep track of the thousands of local events in schools and parks that mark the day. Earth Day is observed around the world, although nowhere is it a national holiday. In the United States, it affirms that environmental awareness is part of the country's consciousness and that the idea of protecting the environment - once the province of a few conservationists - has moved from the extreme to the mainstream of American thought.
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Earth Day 2003: Teacher's Lounge Recycling; Each One teach One; Pledge to Mother earth; Outdoor Classroom On earth day, the students will present a check to the project manager for http://earthday.wilderness.org/teachers/postings.htm
Extractions: Jim Peterson of Auburndale Elementary School The students at Auburndale Elementary School, in Auburndale, Wisconsin, were presented with a challenge in the fall of 2002. The nearby Mead Wildlife Area, a 22,000 acre state-run facility, was planning on building an environmental education center to serve schools from all around the area. The state was willing to put up half the money, but the rest had to be raised from private funds. The teachers challenged the students to raise $1,000 toward this goal. Students started with a "Coins for Mead" campaign, collecting change in each classroom. The sixth grade classes chipped in by painting faces for Homecoming, charging 25 to 50 cents per face. Within a month the students had surpassed the original goal and we set our sites higher, with a new goal of $2,500. There were candy sales, bird-feeder sales, a carnival, a garage sale, and many other activities. On Earth Day, the students will present a check to the project manager for almost $3,000! Starting next year our students will be able to visit the center and will be among the first students to utilize this facility which will be providing lessons in environmental responsibility for many years to come.
Earth Day, 2004 - A Brief Q&A A brief discription of earth day and what it is doing with forests and trees and teachouts all over the United States in 1970, the first year earth day http://forestry.about.com/cs/urbanforestry/p/04_earth_day.htm
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Earth Day - A Very Brief Overview - Forestry A Quick Review of earth day. Twenty million participants attended rallies and teachouts all over the United States in 1970, the first year earth day http://forestry.about.com/library/weekly/aa042202a.htm
Extractions: Earth Day is supported by numerous organizations. Some of these organizations can be found by reviewing the Earth Day Network board of directors: John Adams Natural Resources Defense Council Rebecca Adamson First Nations Development Institute Deb Callahan League of Conservation Voters Philip Clapp National Environmental Trust Susan Comfort Center for Environmental Citizenship Ken Cook Environmental Working Group Jed Goldberg Earth Day Canada Jan Hartke Earth Voice Denis Hayes , Earth Day Network Chair and CEO, The Bullitt Foundation Pamela Lippe Earth Day New York Michael Martin , MusicMatters...
EPA History - The Spirit Of The First Earth Day But the months leading up to earth day had been frantic, and the success of the The purpose of the teachins was, in Nelson s words, to force the issue http://www.epa.gov/history/topics/earthday/01.htm
Extractions: [EPA Journal - January/February 1990] In the waning months of the 1960s, environmental problems were proliferating like a many-headed hydra, a monster no one could understand let alone tame or slay. Rampant air pollution was linked to disease and death in New York, Los Angeles, and elsewhere as noxious fumes, spewed out by cars and factories, made city life less and less bearable. In the wake of Rachel Carson's 1962 best-seller, Silent Spring , there was widespread concern over large-scale use of pesticides, often near densely populated communities. In addition, huge fish kills were reported on the Great Lakes, and the media carried the news that Lake Erie, one of America's largest bodies of fresh water, was in its death throes. Ohio had another jolt when Cleveland's Cuyahoga River, an artery inundated with oil and toxic chemicals, burst into flames by spontaneous combustion. In a response commensurate with the problem, an estimated 20 million Americans gathered together on April 22, 1970, to participate in a spectacularly well-publicized environmental demonstration known as "Earth Day." The rallies, teach-ins, speeches, and publicity gambits almost all went smoothly, amid a heady and triumphant atmosphere that was further enhanced by perfect spring weather. But the months leading up to Earth Day had been frantic, and the success of the event had been unpredictable up to the very last moment.
Web Sitings Earth Day The Treeture program uses 36 adorable characters to teach children important facts Looking for an easy earth day activity that can make a big statement? http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/instructor/websitings/earth_day.htm
The Tale Of The Two Earth Days The name national environmental teachin was later changed to earth day. For many years prior to earth day, it had been troubling to me that the state of http://www.solcomhouse.com/earthday.htm
Extractions: THE POWER FOR THE PEOPLE Aids Air Traffic Alaska Alaska Pipeline ... Wind Power New! Tsunamis Iraq Terrorism U.S. Gas Prices Every Day is Earth Trustee Day " The climate change challenge . . . will not be solved by government. It won't be solved by business. It will be solved when we capture the spirit of Earth Day every day and join it to the dedication of the American people to the future of their families."- Carol M. Browner Former Administrator EPA- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The vernal equinox calls on all mankind to recognize and respect Earths beautiful systems of balance, between the presence of animals on land, the fish in the sea, birds in the air, mankind, water, air, and land. Most importantly there must always be awareness of the actions by people that can disturb this precious balance. Margaret Mead The Tale of The Two Earth Days The first EARTH DAY, celebrated in the United States, was on March 21, 1970. It has been celebrated each year thereafter at the United Nations, bringing attention to its original purpose: peace, justice and the care of Earth. Earth Day March Wednesday, March 20, 2002
UU Faithworks: Worship, Winter/Spring 2005 Celebrate earth day with the Lorax www.seussville.com External Site . alone. earth teach me limitation As the ant which crawls on the ground. http://www.uua.org/re/faithworks/winterspring05/worship_earth.html
Extractions: Singing the Living Tradition Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but this is obviously a good topic for any time. The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, and from that beginning Earth Day has spread all over the planet. People all over the world know that there are problems we need to work on and this is our special day to look at the planet and see what needs changing. www.Kidsdomain.com www.seussville.com www.educationplanet.com www.theeducatorsnetwork.com/main/units/earthday ... www.earthsite.org Suggestions for individuals, organizations, and small groups Every local observance of Earth Day will help its global purpose, to foster Earth Trustee attitudes and actions throughout the year that will benefit people and the planet. On Earth Day we get attention for solutions and bring to our task the joy of celebration.
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt When was the first earth day? 2. What is the definition of environment? 3. What are 3 ways you can save energy on earth day or any day? http://teach.fcps.net/trt2/Webquests/earth_day_scavenger_hunt.htm
Extractions: Scavenger Hunt Click on the underlined words to find the answer to each question. Use the Back button to return to this page. Record the answers on your handout. 1. When was the first Earth Day 2. What is the definition of environment 3. What are 3 ways you can save energy on Earth Day or any day? 4. What does recycle mean? 5. What are 4 things that we can safely recycle 6. How long does it take plastic and aluminum cans to break down? 7. Here are some interesting facts about our earth and environment. Write down two facts that you think are important to remember. 8. What is a habitat 9. There are many things you can do to help our planet . Write down 2 from this list that you will try to do. Bonus: If you finish your questions, try these Earth Day games and activities: Trash Troopers - pick up trash and help protect a frog's habitat Fishing Frenzy - help the Great Blue Heron catch as many fish as possible EarthDay Games - a variety of games from FunSchool EcoKids Online - check out this great environment site just for kids Earth Day Poem - check out these examples, then write your very own earth day poem
Fit 4 Fun Youth And Adaptive Fitness WorkNotes Earth Day Every Day Instead of harping on the values of recycling for earth day, teach children those values through interesting games. WARMUP ACTIVITIES Hug a Tree In a http://worknotes.com/IL/Chicago/Fit4FunKidsFitness/Response3.stm
Metropolitan Community Churches | Home This Friday, April 22, 2005 marks the annual celebration of earth day around the world. earth teach me stillness as the grasses are stilled with light. http://mccchurch.org/mediaroom/2005/earthday2005.htm
The Science Spot: Earth Day Resources use their tennis shoes to teach them about importance of protecting our planet! earth day Every day Explore this site for community activities, http://sciencespot.net/Pages/classearthday.html
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Education World® Holidays Center: Earth Day Lessons teach Students to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle earth day, first celebrated in 1970, is just around the Great Sites for teaching About earth day http://www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/earthday.shtml
Extractions: Schools are discovering the benefits of cutting down on the waste they produce, particularly in the lunchroom. In addition to monetary benefits, the schools are producing stewards of the Earth. Included: Simple ways to reduce waste in the lunchroom. What is the Most Serious Problem Facing Earth? An Education World WebQuest In this special Earth Day WebQuest, student teams research a critical threat to Earth's environment as they vie for $1 million in funding from the fictional Help Our World (HOW) Foundation. Included: student work sheets, lots of Earth Day resources, more. Wild and Wonderful Lessons About Endangered Species
Extractions: news community diaries shop Remember Mother Earth Celebrating Earth Day With Your Children By Teri Brown Earth Day has become a holiday for everyone. No matter what your cultural heritage, religious affiliation or political beliefs, Earth Day is an event we can all celebrate together as occupants of planet earth. This year, on April 22, folks around the nation will join together to celebrate a day designed to raise environmental concerns to the forefront of our national conscience. It has become a day of education and a chance to teach our children about environmental issues as well as how to be good caretakers and stewards of the earth's resources. A History of Earth Day Before you start your celebrations, you may want to share with your children something about its history. In the 1960s, as a generation of college students refused to blindly accept the morals and traditions set forth by the previous generation, the consequences of years of environmental abuses became evident. Pollution scored the skies of our major cities, plants and animals were becoming extinct in unheard of numbers and our natural resources like oil and timber were dwindling. Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin was troubled by the fact that in spite of these concerns, the state of our environment was a political non-issue. After Nelson spoke to Attorney General Robert Kennedy, President Kennedy decided to go on a five-day national conservation tour. Though the tour didn't have the impact that Nelson had planned, it was the seed that eventually grew to become Earth Day.
The Teacher's Corner - Teacher Resources - Lesson Plans earth day Unit at ABC teach Grades K6 A great set of lessons that cover all subject areas. Find printable pages and more. earth Force Youth for a http://www.theteacherscorner.net/thematicunits/earthday.htm
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Earth Day Every Day earth day Every day Fun ways to teach kids to care for the environmentand make the world a better place. By Barbara Turvett http://www.parents.com/articles/family_time/5274.jsp
