Earth Day 2020

Explore Earth Day 2020! This worksheet covers pollution, solutions, climate facts, and more. Learn how to protect our planet.

Earth Day 2020 report by Dave Granlund, PoliticalCartoons.com Describe, in your own words, what pollution is and give some examples. What could you do to decrease pollution? You have to use the record button below to record yourself SAYING the answers, do not write them down. How green are you? PlayKahoot quiz to check how green you are. Match the phrase and the corresponding image. rubbish dump smog water pollution exhaust fumes beach litter oil spill solar pannels cycle scheme wind farm recycling Now, put the phrases from the previous task in the correct column - problems or possible solutions. PROBLEMS rubbish dump smog water pollution exhaust fumes beach litter oil spill POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS solar panels cycle scheme recycling wind farm The environment glossary Choose the correct word to match the given definition, Word Definition global warming increase in the Earth’s surface temperature compost waste that is good for the earth recycle to use something more than once environment the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives pollution contamination that affects health and quality of life conservation preservation of natural resources habitat the natural home of an animal or plant climate the normal weather conditions in a region extinct something that doesn’t exist anymore Earth Day facts April 22, 2020 will mark 50 years of Earth Day. Search Earth Day web page and find answers to following questions:1. Where did the first Earth Day celebration occur?2. Who developed the idea for Earth Day?3. How many people participated in the first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970?4. How many people are involved in Earth day activities today?5. What is the theme of Earth Day 2020? Watch the video and answer the following true and multiple choice questions. There is nothing under Video Question part so ignore it. Our population has more than ... since 1970. doubled tripled quadrupled Taking up more space puts us in closer contact with domestic animals. true false How many human infectious disease outbreaks were there from 2000 to 2010? 991 1,924 3,420 There is more CO2in our atmosphere today. true false Extreme weather conditions are as common as they were in 1970s. true false What do we need to do? cut carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases restore and protect natural habitats on land and at sea Are we restoring and expanding forests? yes no Birth rates are increasing. true false What's the global adult literacy rate in 2020? 56% 72% 86% 98% What the Earth will look like in 50 years depends on... scientists animals all of us Writing an acrostic poem Your next task is writing an acrostic poem. Your topic is Earth. Each line of your poem should start with the capital letters written (E, A, R, T, and H). Words and phrases you use in your poem should be related to the topic.Here is an example using the word poem:Play with wordsOpen your mindEverything is possibleMy, what a great poem I wrote! Go to Earth Day tips and read advice on making difference for our environment. What are some acts of green you and your family do to protect the environment? Take a photo of one of your actions, upload it and describe in a few sentences. Sources www.youtube.comwww.earthday.orgwww.history.comcaglecartoons.comwww.onestopenglish.com