ClassX Video Lessons Let’s Celebrate Earth Day! How to Take Care of the Environment? | Educational videos for kids
Long, long ago, our amazing planet Earth was formed in space. Then, thousands of years ago, humans appeared and lived happily with nature. But about a hundred years ago, people started making machines and technologies that weren’t so nice to the environment. This made life harder for plants, animals, and even us humans!
Sometimes, the things we do can hurt our planet. For example, smoke from power plants, factories, cars, and planes can pollute the air. Throwing trash away carelessly, cutting down too many trees, and wasting water can also harm the Earth. Because of these problems, people started worrying about our planet’s health. On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans came together to ask everyone to help save the Earth.
Every year on April 22, people all over the world celebrate Earth Day by doing small things to help the environment. But what can we do to make a difference? Let’s find out!
Electricity comes from power plants that burn gas or coal. Did you know that a lot of energy is used just to treat, pump, and heat water? To save energy, you can read a book instead of watching TV, use sunlight instead of lamps, hang your clothes to dry, and be careful not to waste water. These actions help power plants produce less smoke, which is better for our air.
Cars and buses release carbon dioxide (CO2), which pollutes the air. By walking or cycling instead of driving, even just a few days a year, you can help reduce this pollution. Plus, it’s a fun way to exercise!
Recycling is another great way to help. Instead of throwing everything in one trash bin, separate items like plastic bottles, paper, glass jars, and tin cans. Put them in special recycling bins so they can be turned into new things.
Planting trees is a fun and important activity. Trees give us oxygen and provide homes and food for animals. Sadly, many trees are cut down every day, so planting new ones helps keep our planet green and our air clean.
When we save electricity, walk or cycle, recycle, and plant trees, we help make the Earth a better place. On Earth Day, millions of people reduce their electricity use, drive less, pick up trash, and plant trees. These actions help all living creatures, including plants, animals, birds, fish, and insects.
By being kind to nature, we can make every day an Earth Day. Let’s work together to keep our planet nice and clean, and remember that even small actions can make a big impact!
Nature Detective Walk: Take a walk in your neighborhood or a nearby park with a family member or friend. Look for things that help the Earth, like trees and plants, and things that might harm it, like litter or smoke from cars. Draw or write about what you find. Discuss how these things affect the environment and what you can do to help.
Recycling Relay: Set up a fun recycling game at home. Gather different items like paper, plastic bottles, and tin cans. Create labeled bins for each type of recyclable material. Time yourself or your family members to see how quickly you can sort the items into the correct bins. Talk about why recycling is important and how it helps the Earth.
Plant a Seed: Plant a seed in a small pot or garden space. Water it regularly and watch it grow. Keep a journal to record its growth and changes. Discuss how plants help the environment by providing oxygen and homes for animals. Think about how planting more trees and plants can make a big difference for our planet.
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Welcome to Kids Academy! Millions of years ago, our planet Earth was formed in space. Thousands of years ago, humans evolved on Earth and lived in harmony with nature. However, about a hundred years ago, people began creating technologies that were harmful to the environment, making life more difficult for plants, animals, and humans alike.
Humans can harm the Earth through air pollution from power plants, factories, cars, and planes. Other harmful practices include improper waste disposal, deforestation, land degradation, water wastage, and pollution of oceans, lakes, and rivers. As a result, people around the world became increasingly concerned about the state of our planet. This led to 20 million Americans organizing a protest on April 22, 1970, calling for action to save the Earth.
Since then, every year on April 22, people around the world take small actions to help the Earth and promote a healthier environment. What kind of actions can each of us take? Let’s consider electricity—where it comes from and how we use it.
Electricity is generated at power plants that burn gas or coal. Did you know that 40% of the energy used in your country is for treating, pumping, transporting, and heating water? To conserve energy, you can read a book instead of watching TV, use natural light instead of electric lamps, air dry your laundry instead of using a dryer, and avoid wasting water. By doing these things, you use less electricity and reduce emissions from power plants.
Another way to help is by cycling or walking instead of using cars or buses. Car engines produce carbon dioxide (CO2), which pollutes the air. If you walk or cycle instead of driving a few days a year, you can help reduce these emissions.
We should also remember that many types of trash can be recycled. Used plastic, glass, paper, and metal can be transformed into new materials. Instead of putting all your trash into one bin, separate recyclables like plastic bottles, paper, glass jars, and tin cans into designated bins and dispose of them in recycling containers.
Additionally, planting trees is a fun and impactful way to help our planet. Trees produce oxygen and provide homes and food for wildlife. Unfortunately, many trees are cut down every day, so planting trees contributes to a greener planet and cleaner air.
By saving electricity through mindful usage of gadgets, power plants produce less smoke. While it may seem like a small contribution, if your family, friends, and millions of others do the same, it can make a significant difference.
On Earth Day, April 22, millions of people around the world reduce their electricity and car usage, pick up trash in parks, and plant trees. These actions help make the Earth a better place for all living creatures. By helping our planet, we also support plants, animals, birds, fish, and insects.
On Earth Day, we all strive to make our planet nicer and cleaner. We learn that by giving up a little comfort, we can create a big impact. Let’s be good friends with nature and make every day an Earth Day!
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