Earth Day is celebrated in 192 countries on April 22nd, but you can celebrate all month long in your classroom! We put together this collection of current events and lessons related to issues affecting the environment around the globe. Expand students’ knowledge of environmental issues and challenge them to become advocates for environmental protection.
Check out our previous Earth Day collection for a long list of lessons. Here are our most recent Earth stories from the past year below:
Current Events:
The Challenges of Creating a Recyclable K-Cup
The Footprint of a Loaf of Bread
Wildfires Caused Primarily by Humans
Debate: How Can We Address Global Pollution?
Air Pollution in France Leads to Temporary Ban on Sports
Solar Powered Plane Makes Historic Around the World Trip
Universal Recycling Law Keeps Food from Landfills
Lessons:
How the Weather Influenced ‘Frankenstein’
