Energy
What day is Earth Day?
April 22
These leafy, green living things breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen for us.
Trees
70% of the earth is covered with____?
Water
What should you do if you see a plastic bag on the beach?
Throw it in the garbage can.
Is air pollution safe for humans and animals to breathe and for plants to live with?
No
Instead of riding in a car, this form of transportation uses your own energy and is good for the Earth.
Biking (or walking)
How can we show appreciation for the Earth?
Answers vary: Clean up any garbage and plant flowers
How to Save Water
Turn off the water when brushing teeth
What are the 3 R's taking care of the earth?
Reduce, reuse, recycle
What animal makes honey and helps plants grow?
Bees
What can you do to save energy?
Switch off lights, TVs, and computers when you leave a room
Air pollution occurs when gases, dust, smoke, or odor get into the air, making it unclean. How can we reduce air pollution?
Answers vary: Walking instead of using cars, plant more trees
What do plants need to grow big and strong?
Sunlight, water, and soil.
Instead of throwing away old toys or clothes, what can we do to give them new life?
Reuse or donate
What is a habitat?
Home where an animal or plant lives
What device lets us use energy from the sun?
Solar Panels
What is organic waste?
natural waste from plants or animals (fruit and vegetable peels, eggshells, coffee grounds, grass and leaves, etc.)
Name one reason why we should save water.
It is a limited resource, to help animals or to keep it clean
Why use both sides of the paper?
To stop wasting paper, you should always do this to your schoolwork paper.
What is pollination?
This action, done by many insects like bees, is necessary for plants to make food and grow.
What are renewable resources?
Energy sources that will not run out, such as wind or sunlight
What is a wildlife-friendly garden?
Type of garden can be built to help bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
What is conservation?
Making good choices with our natural resources
What is Compost (or Rot)?
To turn food scraps and yard waste into healthy soil for plants.
What is endangered?
When a species is at risk of disappearing from the planet forever