Earth Day: Protecting Our Planet
Grade 3 Environmental Awareness Learning to Care for Our Earth
What is Earth Day?
When do we celebrate Earth Day? Why was Earth Day created? How long have people been celebrating Earth Day?
Why is Earth Day Important?
Our planet needs our help We only have one Earth to live on Animals and plants need clean air and water We want a healthy planet for the future
Vocabulary Match
Environment - Everything around us Recycle - Use things again in a new way Pollution - Harmful things in air, water, or land Protect - Keep something safe
How Can We Help Our Planet?
{"left":"Turn off lights when leaving a room\nUse both sides of paper\nWalk or bike instead of driving","right":"Plant flowers or trees\nPick up litter\nUse reusable water bottles"}
Recycling Sorting Challenge
Work in groups of 5 students Sort items into: Paper, Plastic, Metal, Trash Discuss why sorting helps our planet Share one thing your group learned
Create Your Earth Day Promise
Draw OR write about helping Earth Show one way you will protect our planet Be creative and colorful! Share your promise with the class
Remember Every Day
Every day can be Earth Day when we make choices to protect our planet!