Earth Day is just around the corner. Do you have a lesson
planned for your students yet? It’s important that the next generation
understands the importance of the Earth. They should know what they can do care
for the planet. In a world where technology is so prevalent, this is also a
good time to encourage students to spend more time outside, enjoying nature.
Below we’ve compiled a list of ways to teach and inspire students on this very
important day.
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Teach your students about gardening. Explain
plants, vegetables, how to care for a garden, and more. Some schools may even
have a small garden you can take students to visit.
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Explain recycling to your students, including
the type of items to recycle, how to do it, and why it is essential.
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Take your older students out to collect trash
that’s accumulated across your playground. It’s a great way to clean up your
school, while showing students the importance of not littering.
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Have students bring in several recyclable items,
then have the class sort them like they would if recycling at home.
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Have students do an eco-friendly craft. There
are tons of them out there, and all you need to do is a simple search online.
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Get your students outside. Plan a picnic in the
school lawn, take a field trip to somewhere outdoors, or organize a classroom
wide sporting event outdoors.
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Ask students to brainstorm ways they can help
the environment, whether long-term or on a day-to-day basis.
Our natural resources are essential for our survival, and
you should make your students understand that. We want the Earth and its
resources to be around for a long time. That includes our trees, rivers,
animals, and so much more. There is a large host of activities to do with
students, and different aspects of the world you can choose to focus on,
largely depending on the age group you are working with.
While you are at it, why not stop to consider in what ways
you can help the environment? What about taking reusable bags when you go
shopping? Or recycling any item that can be recycled, rather than only the
obvious ones such as cans and newspaper? There is so much we can do to keep
this planet healthy, and the future generations depend on it.
Earth Day is April 22nd. We hope you enjoy it,
and take it as an opportunity to inspire your classroom.
