Earth Day Teaching Resources
A collection of resources which are themed around Earth Day. Themes include sustainability, environmental impact and recycling. Get your class involved by introducing them to the classroom activity templates, word walls, worksheets, posters, sorting activities and experiments. You can download PowerPoint templates to create engaging presentations. Further inspiration is provided by our theme-related blogs.
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The Compost Cycle Poster
Use this poster when students are learning about composting.
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Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint - Poster
Display this poster when learning about sustainability.
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Save Planet Earth - Science Word Wall Vocabulary
Thirty-two Saving Planet Earth vocabulary cards.
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Straw No More Information Poster
This poster contains information about the Straw No More project, encouraging schools to stop using single-use plastic straws.
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Earth Day Acrostic Poem - Template
An acrostic poem template to use in the classroom to celebrate Earth Day.
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Sustainability Sorting Game
A fun sustainability game for students to play in the classroom.
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My Ecological Footprint Worksheet
A worksheet which will have the students evaluate their ecological footprint and compare it with the class.
10 Nifty Ways to Encourage Recycling in Your Classroom
Everyday at school, and at home, we end up throwing away many items that could be easily recycled and put into great use in our classrooms.
15 Sustainability Activities and Ideas for the Classroom
Need ideas for lessons on sustainability? Here are 15 fun and engaging activities, ideas and resources to help explore global issues across the primary curriculum.
The Year 4 Student Helping to Save the Great Barrier Reef
"My name is Molly and I am 9 years old. I want to ban plastic straws in every school in Tropical North Queensland. We owe it to the Great Barrier Reef." Find out more about Molly's no-nonsense approach to environmental activism and how your school can get involved.
10 Excellent Earth Day Classroom Activities and Resources
It's Earth Day on April 22! These fantastic sustainability activities will engage your students as they learn about all plastic pollution - what it is and how to stop it!
Composting in the Classroom - Including Curriculum Links!
Nearly 25% of all landfill waste could have been composted into a rich, beneficial resource. This blog outlines how you can compost in your classroom...
A Simple DIY Classroom Garden
If I can create this class garden, anyone can...