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The US government has put together a whole collection of information for your
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Earth
Day is April 22!
Here
are some resources gathered by Rita Shields, 3rd Grade Teacher at Hilliard
Did you know that Earth Day and the
Environmental Protection Agency were born in 1970 under President Nixon? This
was a time when rivers caught fire and cities were hidden under dense clouds
of smoke. There were no national standards for auto emissions, leaded gas and
paint were still sold, and DDT was sprayed as a pesticide. There were no
limits placed on polluted discharges and raw sewage flowing into rivers,
lakes, and streams. Hard to imagine, isn’t it? We have come a long way since
then in protecting human health and the environment. Take a look:
- http://www.epa.gov/earthday/history.htm
- Here are some other links to
websites where you can get all kinds of Earth Day facts, ideas, crafts,
games, and activities for classroom use. You will probably want to save
this in your S drive for future use and reference. Enjoy!
- http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/earth.html
Songs, crafts, etc. for early grades.
- http://www.earthsite.org/ Supposed
‘official’ site, but not as kid friendly
- http://www.planetpals.com/earthday.html
Very kid friendly, cute crafts, poems, stories
- http://abcteach.com/directory/theme_units/month_to_month/d_april/earth_day/
Lots of worksheets, crosswords, etc. to use and download
- http://www.earthday.gov/kids.htm
Lots and lots of links
- http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/earth_day/earthday.htm
Kid friendly with lots of things to print. (To save paper, of course.)
- http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites029.shtml
Three dozen links to sites about ecology and the environment.
- http://www.songs4teachers.com/earthday.htm
Songs and poems for teachers to download and use about earth day.
- http://www.preschooleducation.com/searth.shtml
Preschool music and songs.
- http://earthday.wilderness.org/kidsstuff/book.htm
Has an online book of letters from children to Senator Gaylord Nelson,
founder of earth day
- http://www.earthdaycoalition.org/
Cleveland’s environmental education organization.
Grade Level: Middle School and
High School
Theme: Severe Weather
Earth Day is April 22. Explore with your students the causes and effects of
weather on Planet Earth. Included are videos from The History Channel’s Mega
Disaster series, as well as a Classroom Resource Guide with additional
resources and activities.
Classroom Resource Guide: Weather
Understanding Severe Weather Systems
Severe weather events cost billions in dollars and cause thousands of deaths
every year. No one around the world is safe from severe weather events.
Temperatures can plummet or soar, winds can reach devastating levels, and
rains can wipe out an area. Understanding the science behind these storms is
crucial for both safety and public knowledge. Get to know these storms close
up with pictures, descriptions, and FAQs on the world's most awesome weather
extremes at
About.com.
Operation: Monster
Storms
Fly into the eye of a hurricane or chase tornadoes through Tornado Alley. Learn
how powerful storms form and how cutting-edge technology is used to better
understand and forecast weather. Developed by The JASON Project in
partnership with NOAA, NASA, and the National Geographic Society, Operation:
Monster Storms examines current research to improve forecasting, allowing
communities to better prepare for storms and avoid their destructive
potential.
An Investigative Study of Weather and Climate
In this project from the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science
Education students conduct an investigation on local and world weather and
climate. To complete the investigation, they will have at their disposal
detailed instructions that describe how to create weather instruments, how to
access the Internet to locate real-time weather information from around the
world, and this online
educational project to guide them along.
Atlanta’s Perfect Storm
On March 8, 2008, a tornado swept through downtown Atlanta, its 130 mile-per-hour winds ripping holes in the roof of
the Georgia Dome, blowing out office windows and trashing parts of Centennial
Olympic Park. It was an event so rare in an urban landscape that researchers
immediately began to examine NASA satellite data and historical archives to
see what weather and climatological ingredients may
have combined to brew such a storm. View
the NASA investigation and storm animation.
Weather Curriculum
Nauticus is a science and technology center that
explores the naval, economic, and natural power of the sea. It features
hands-on exhibits, and offers
lessons on The Earth's Atmosphere, Weather, Collecting Weather Data, Weather
Forecasting, Meteorologist for a Day, Air Currents,
and more.
Begun in
1970, Earth Day signifies the world's attention to our environment and our
need to address how we care for and protect our world. Engage students in
conversations about how they practice taking care of the planet at home,
school, and everywhere.
Videos
Part III: How We
Celebrate Earth Day and Keep the Earth Healthy-Grade Band K-2; 3-5
Positive Effects
from Earth Day- Grade Band K-2; 3-5
A Short History
of Earth Day-Grade Band K-2; 3-5
Celebrate Earth
Day Everyday-Grade Band K-2; 3-5
The
World Conservation Guide-Grade Band
6-8
Emerging Careers: Environmental Occupations: Technical-Grade Band 9-12
Images
Eroded cliffs at river's edge
Ozone research tent
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