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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