ARTS & CRAFTS RESOURCES Printable Coloring Pages Printable Word Search Puzzles FREE Clip Art		You are here: Teach > Thematic Units > Earth Day     Lesson Plans for Earth Day   Cleaning up For Earth Day (Pre-K - 5) This lesson plan introduces the concept of Earth Day and why it is celebrated. It will engage students in a fun environment activity. http://ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Biological/BIO0095.html Earth Care (K-5) This unit includes a variety of activities that teach children about the environment and ecology. http://www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/support/science/tools/earthmonth.html Pollution and Recycling (2-3) In this lesson, students will learn about the types of pollution and how they can work together to recycle. http://askeric.org./plweb-cgi/fastweb?getdoc+lessons+lessons +5031+3+wAAA+earth%26day Trees, Trees, Trees! (2-5) This activity will increase students’ awareness and knowledge of trees. http://ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Biological/BIO0062.html Thirty Good Reasons for Trees (3-5) In this lesson, students will create their own book of ideas about saving the Earth. http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/earth/trees.html Rain Forest Animals and Ecology (4-5) In this unit, students will learn about rain forests and planet ecology. Resources, book activities, and a list of rain forest organizations are included. http://www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/Rainfor.htm http://family.go.com/Categories/Activities/ Features/family_1997_04/famf/pinata1/pinata3.html Beakman and Jax Make Recycled Paper (4-5) At this site, students can make recycled paper by following the step-by-step instructions while learning about science at the same time. http://www.beakman.com/paper/paper.html