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| Elementary |
For Earth Day, your students may be wondering what they can do to solve environmental problems in their community. In this free lesson, students watch a video of fourth-graders proposing a law to their city council. They then simulate a city council meeting in the classroom.
| Secondary |
For Earth Day, have your students explore the effects of climate change on communities. Students examine graphs and data on extreme weather. They use the data to develop a plan for addressing climate change.
| Elementary |
Identify examples of how daily activities affect Earth’s systems. Then research how your daily activities impact the Earth. Find solutions to reduce our impact on Earth’s systems and share your findings with the class.
| Elementary |
Create a brand new toy from items that would have been thrown away. (Elementary)
| Secondary |
Assume the role of a delegate to the United Nations in order to debate a resolution on global climate change.
Explore careers in Earth and climate science. Consider assigning a group to read each and share what they’ve learned.
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Shop for lesson ideas and make a virtual trip to the EPA Exhibit to learn what the government is doing to protect public health and the environment.