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by Mary Lowery, M.S. CCC-SLP / Art by Xareni Ramirez
Use the following language activities to learn about Earth Day!
Directions: Read or listen to the paragraph below. Then
answer the questions.
Earth Day-Then and Now
Did you know the first Earth Day took place in the United States on April
22, 1970? On that day, 20 million Americans gathered around the country to
focus on ways to help the environment and planet. Today, Earth Day is
celebrated every April 22nd in more than 190 countries around the world.
From planting trees to recycling to conserving water, there are many ways
to help preserve our planet! How will you help on Earth Day?
1. When does Earth Day take place?
- April 1st
- May 5th
- April 22nd
2. Where is Earth Day celebrated today?
- only in the United States
- in more than 190 countries around the world
- on Jupiter
3. What is not a way to help the planet?
- recycle
- plant new trees
- throw trash on the ground
4. Vocabulary
Instructions: Find and highlight the word on the left in the paragraph
above. Draw a line from the word to its definition on the right.
- conserve
- recycle
- preserve
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- use an item for a different purpose
- use carefully
- keep in good condition
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Directions: Cut out the pictures below and glue them in
the correct order in the boxes. Then answer the following questions:
- Why is it important to keep our environment clean?
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What would happen if no one picked up the trash on the playground?
Directions: Glue images in order here:
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