Protecting the Earth

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Objective

I can describe three ways to help protect the Earth.

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Warm-up video

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd.

  2. 2

    We can help the Earth by recycling trash like plastic, glass, paper, and metal.

  3. 3

    Planting a tree helps the planet by cleaning the air and providing homes for animals.

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Practice

3 questions

1

Name one thing that people do that hurts the Earth, as mentioned in the video.

2

Which of the following is a way to save electricity and help the Earth?

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Exit ticket

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Name three things you can do to help protect the Earth as discussed in the video.

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