Environmental Awareness

Earth Month and Earth Day (April 22)

Earth Month was established in April 1970 and is non-political. It is a month intended to develop momentum for a full year's worth of work on improving the environment. In this collection, you can learn about ways you can be involved in helping our planet!

Earth Day also began in 1970 and is celebrated annually around the world on April 22. Various events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. 

World Environmental Day (June 5)

World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. It's celebrated annually on June 5.

World Car Free Day (Sept. 22) 

This day encourages motorists to take a day off from driving your vehicle and find other ways to go places that will not hurt the environment.

 

Water We Doing? | Environmental Ed

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Did you know that water goes around and around between the clouds to the earth to the ground and then back to the clouds again? That’s why it’s called the water cycle. The good news: it has been...
Rock Stars | Environmental Ed

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Environmental Ed introduces the idea that rocks and minerals are the backbone of our planet and addresses how they are made and how we can use them to make a better Earth.
Natures Food Chain Gang | Environmental Ed

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Ecosystem ecology – is the integrated study of biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems and their interactions within an ecosystem. Environmental Ed explains food chains and food webs and the...
Surfing the Spider Web! | Environmental Ed

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“Environmental Ed” introduces students to many interesting facts about spiders — even reminding us that these arthropods can be helpful Earth-friendly predators.
Goodness Snakes! | Environmental Ed

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“Environmental Ed” introduces students to many interesting facts about snakes — even reminding us that the carnivorous snake may be the reptile that humans fear the most.
My Truck Smells Like French Fries | Environmental Ed

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“Environmental Ed” informs us that biodiesel is among the most diverse fuels imaginable and that it is nontoxic and biodegradable. It can be produced from any fat or oil such as soybean and vegetable...