
Caring for Our Planet Earth
A Journey to Help Our Home Grade 2 Earth Day Adventure

What Do You Know About Earth Day?
When do we celebrate Earth Day? Why is Earth Day important? How can we help our planet?

What is Earth Day?
A special day to think about our planet We celebrate on April 22nd every year People around the world care for Earth together It reminds us to protect our home

Problems vs. Solutions
{"left":"Trash and litter hurt animals\nDirty water makes fish sick\nCutting down trees removes animal homes\nPollution makes the air dirty","right":"We can recycle bottles and cans\nWe can turn off lights to save energy\nWe can plant new trees and flowers\nWe can pick up trash we see"}

Ways We Can Help Every Day
Turn off the water when brushing teeth Put trash in the trash can Recycle paper, plastic, and cans Walk or ride bikes instead of cars Use both sides of paper Turn off lights when leaving a room

Our Planting Project

Remember This Important Message
Every small action helps our big planet! Even second graders can make a difference!
Show What You Learned!
Draw one way you will help Earth Share your drawing with a friend Tell us why your idea is important Take your plant home to care for it