Public Pick-Ups
Take a trip around the school, a playground, or a local neighborhood. Bring garbage bags
with you and clean up any litter you see. Use a separate bag for recyclable materials, and
dispose of everything when you have finished. Be sure to wear protective gloves. Not only will
the school/neighborhood look nicer, but you will also be helping the environment.
Get your Plant On (Literally)
Speak to the school authorities and grounds keeper about planting a new tree on school property (or plant one at home, if possible). Some local nurseries (plant shops) sell baby trees that are easily transplanted. If permission is granted, have students help raise money to buy one. Be sure to get them involved in the planting process. Check on the new member of the environment often!
Green Scavenger Hunt
Divide the class into teams and set them loose in the classroom, identifying any anti-green substances or practices. Examples might include: recyclable materials in the regular trash; lights or electronic equipment left on unnecessarily; the presence of older light bulbs instead of energy-efficient ones; etc. The group with the longest accurate list of environmentally unfriendly products wins. You might want to have a “green” prize for the winning team (writing pads/notebooks printed on recycled paper, for example).
Leave Those Cars in the Garage
Challenge students who are able to walk or bike to school. Those who live far away should
try to carpool or take the bus. This will reduce some of the pollution being sent into the air, as
well as the amount of traffic on the roads. This activity is great for parents, too! Try walking or riding bikes when you run errands, for example.
Please let us know how your Earth Day 2011 celebrations and activities turn out! Leave a note in the comments section below.
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