Earth Day

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Earth Day
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What is Earth Day?

• Earth Day is a Birthday!! Just like a birthday is
  a special day to celebrate a person, Earth Day is
  a special day that celebrates the Earth.

• Every year, America and over 100 different
  countries join together in the celebration of
  Earth Day on April 22nd.

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What is Earth Day?

• Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated
  environmental event worldwide.
• On Earth Day, we remember to appreciate nature
  and learn ways to protect our environment. Find
  ways that you can help keep the planet clean and
  help protect our environment!

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How did Earth Day Start?

• Senator Gaylord Nelson was asked that a lot. He
  was worried about our Earth.
• In 1962, Senator Nelson met with President John
  F. Kennedy. He wanted the president to tell
  people what was happening to our Earth.

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How did Earth Day Start?

• Senator Nelson told people how the Earth was
  being hurt. The people told him that they were
  worried.
• In 1969, Senator Nelson got the idea for Earth
  Day.
• Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970, in San
  Francisco, California.

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Treat the earth well it was not given to you by
your parents, it was loaned to you by your
children. We do not inherit the Earth from our
Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children.-
Ancient Kenyan Proverb
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What can We do to help the Enviroment?
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Ways to go Green

• Shut off the water when you brush your teeth
• Take faster showers or baths in just a small
  amount of water
• Turn off Lights and the TV when you are done
• Bring your own bags when you go shopping

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Earth Day Books