Earth Day

Sign: Think Green - Don't Litter

Puzzle: Soil Food Web (elem/upper elem)

A puzzle, created from abcteach's Soil-Food Web, that helps students understand the relationship of soil, soil nutrients, microbes and food.

Coloring Page: "Keep It Clean"

Picture of a man sweeping next to a recycling bin.

Crossword: Earth Day

3. Across: ______ Day is a day to remember to protect our earth.

Venn Diagram: Recycling (three-part)

Use this Venn diagram to compare items that can be recycled.

Early Reader: Composting is Fun (color) (primary)

A ten page booklet illustrating the steps of making and using compost.

Vocabulary: Glossary of Composting Terms (upper elem/middle)

A two page glossary of 32 words related to composting. Teacher's Note included.

Fiction: Jacob the Composting Expert (elem)

Jacob takes on the best composting class in the school. Can this third grader beat the sixth graders? A two page short story with multiple choice and short answer questions.

How-to: Watching Worms Work - Compost (elem)

Directions for worm composting in the classroom or at home using a terrarium.

PowerPoint: Presentation with Audio: Soil 2: Dirt (multi-age)

PowerPoint with Audio: What is the composition and nature of soil, commonly called dirt? Part 2 of 4 soil presentations in the Living on Planet Earth Series. This program describes the composition and function of soil. It also encourages that we properly dispose of hazardous materials, recycle and compost so that soil can produce nurturing food, dependable clothing fiber and building materials.

Poetry Prompt (Diamante): Recycle

Use the poem form for your diamante poem related to recycling and Earth Day.

Earth Day: What Can You Recycle? (grades k-2)

Comprehension: Earth Day (primary/elem)

A very simple introduction to Earth Day.