What is World Earth Day?
World Earth Day takes place every year on the 22nd April.
This event started in 1970 as a day for people to think about their actions and how they can affect the Earth.
On this day, people come together and create ideas to try to look after the Earth.
Each year, a new theme for the day is announced. In 2024, the theme is 鈥楶lanet vs Plastics'.
What is happening to the climate?
How can we look after our environment?
KS1 GEOGRAPHY
What should I do with my rubbish?
KS1 SCIENCE
Ways to protect the Earth
Our actions can affect the Earth.
As the Earth gives people food, air and water, many people try to find ways to take care of it and keep it safe for future generations.
There are lots of ways which we can help look after our world. Look at the slideshow below for some ideas.
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Activity: Make your own upcycled ukulele
Another great way to take care of the planet is by reusing materials and turning them into somethings else, as this cuts down on waste.
Follow these instructions to turn some old cardboard bits and pieces into a ukulele of your own!
Plastic and the environment
Plastic is really useful and people use it every day.
Plastic is very strong and so it can be used in lots of different things such as games, bottles and even clothes! However, this makes is really difficult to break down if it gets into the environment.
Plastic can end up on land and in the sea, which can be harmful to wildlife. Some animals may become caught in packaging or eat plastic.
To help reduce plastic waste, many people follow three steps to look after the Earth. These are to reduce, reuse and recycle plastic as much as possible.
What can we do about plastic waste?
What is plastic?
THE WORLD AROUND US
Explainer: What is the problem with plastic?
REGENERATORS
What happens when plastics get into the ocean?
SUSTAINABILITY
Activity: World Earth Day quiz
Activity: World Earth Day colouring
Discover: The Regenerators
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Why is our climate changing?
GREEN CLASSROOM
Why are our oceans important?
Bitesize: The Regenerators
The Regenerators
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