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5th Grade Tikkun Olam/ Earth Day Resources

04/20/2020 03:17:58 PM

Apr20


10 Simple things you can do to take care of our world-

in your own backyard:
 
(PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE FAMILY ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE SUPERVISED BY ADULTS, IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER GUIDELINES FOR
HEALTH AND SAFETY, SUCH AS WEARING GLOVES, ETC.)
 
 
1) Rake leaves, and clean up your lawn areas
2) Pick up trash surrounding your yard
3) Weed your garden
4) Plant vegetables, herbs and flowers
5) Trim bushes and trees to remove dead branches and help new growth
6) Pick up twigs, sticks, pinecones, acorns, and other fallen items
7) Create a rain barrel to recycle water
8) Wash your walkways and patio/ deck areas
9) Make a bird feeder, using ingredients you have around the house
10)Create a compost bin with reusable materials
 
Earth Day Video- 50th anniversary (15 minute activity)
https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/earth-day-activities/
 
12 Nature Walk Activities for Earth Day (or any day)- from Project Learning Tree
 
Backyard Activities to Help Wild Animals- from TeachHeart.org
https://teachheart.org/2017/05/16/being-a-good-neighbor-backyard-activities-to-help-wild-animals/
 
 
 
 

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