Earth Day

stranded polar bear

Welcome to our In the Know topic for April, Earth Day. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1 look at the beautiful places in nature that Earth Day celebrates.

Grades 2-3 examine the perils of plastic pollution and what they can do about it.

Grades 4-5 look at the history of Earth Day and the need for it.

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Photo Credit: Design Pics/Richard Wear