Keeping Our Environment Clean
Grade 2nd Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe ways to keep our environment clean.
Reading Passage
Keeping Earth Clean
We need to keep our Earth clean. A clean Earth is good for all people, plants, and animals. How can we help?
One way is to pick up trash. When we see trash on the ground, we can put it in a trash can. This keeps our parks and streets clean. It also keeps animals safe. They can get sick if they eat trash.
We can also recycle. Recycling means we make new things from old things. We can recycle paper, cans, and bottles. Look for the recycle bin! When we recycle, we use less new stuff. This helps save trees and water.
Another way to help is to use less water. Turn off the water when you brush your teeth. Take shorter showers. This saves water for plants and animals. When we all help, we can keep our Earth clean and happy!
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Picking up trash and putting it in a trash can helps keep parks and streets clean and animals safe.
- 2
Recycling means making new things from old things, like paper, cans, and bottles.
- 3
We can use less water by turning off the water when brushing our teeth and taking shorter showers.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name two ways you can help keep the Earth clean, based on what you read.”
Teacher Guide
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