Today’s Activities
Read and watch
Prior to downloading the Seek app visit this website and learn about what it can do. *make sure you have permission from a parent or guardian.
Complete this wordsearch.
Read this article about Greta Thunberg. Work on the worksheet at the end of the google drive together.
science
Do you think your neighborhood has a lot or a little biodiversity?
What is biodiversity?
Read about Biodiversity HotSpots around the world here. Then complete this worksheet.
Watch this video and think about what kinds of electric devices could work smarter in the future.
Watch these two videos about Greta and Recycling. Discuss how you can help save the world, and the community we live in.
GRETA THUNBERG | Draw My Life
History
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Read about the history of Earth Day here.
Watch this video about Earth Day history and write down 5 things you learned about Earth Day.
Look at these mini articles giving more information about the history of Greta and Sweden.
Move & Freeze
Take your family and go on a walk to observe nature. Use the Seek app to take pictures of and learn about plant and animal species near your home.
Use the Seek by iNaturalist app or just take a photo of a natural plant or animal near your home. This activity is geared to encourage outdoor exploration of wild biodiversity (rather than pets, zoo animals, or garden plants).
Upload your photo by April 29, 2020 and write a short explanation of why you chose that photo to share. Was it something new you found? Was it something that has been there a long time but you never knew the name of it until now? Or is it just your favorite photo? You will be required to sign in with your school Google account in order to complete this form and submit.
Learn how to make sunprints here.
Make your own recycle bin or signs for at home recycling! use an old box or extra trash can to recycle in. make a sign for plastic recycling and one for cans.
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