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Protecting Our Precious Planet: Sharing the Message of Earth Day
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| Grades | K – 2 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | 30- to 45-minute sessions and an optional field trip |
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Waterford, Michigan |
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LESSON PLANS
Grades K – 2 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Taking Photos of Curious George: Exploring Character Through Images
Students will be monkeying around in this lesson when they create a digital class book in which they imagine what Curious George would do if he visited their school.
CALENDAR ACTIVITIES
Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity | April 22
In celebration of Earth Day, students research famous environmentalists and write letters to them asking for their opinions on current issues and turn their letters into a poem.
PODCAST EPISODES
Grades K – 5 | Podcast Episode
Every day is Earth Day! Emily shares her story of children inspired by The Lorax and how they might take action with 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Save the Earth. Emily also explores science and nature activities with guest Sharon Betty and The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming.