Earth Day Network: Lesson Plans
The Earth Day Network offers lesson plans on topics including sustainability, climate, and energy.
Maya & Miguel: Every Day Is Earth Day
For a school Earth Day project, Maya, Miguel and their friends decide to clean up an old lot and plant a community garden. But as the deadline approaches, a rainstorm hits, turning the patch of dirt into a muddy mess.
PBS Teachers: Earth Day Activity Pack
Interactive, multimedia lesson plans on environmental topics from PBS Teachers.
Scholastic: Earth Day Resources
Lessons, articles, and fun activities for students help promote environmental awareness for Earth Day and throughout the year.
National Geographic: Environment Resources
Multimedia video, photos, and articles about environmental topics including volcanoes and water use.
National Geographic Kids: Plant a Garden
National Geographic describes kid-friendly steps for planting a garden.
Reading Rockets: Environmental Family Literacy Bag
This Reading Rockets Activity Packet is designed to support reading activities at home.
ReadWriteThink: Earth Day
Related lesson plans and websites for Earth Day, including history of the holiday and the Ecology Hall of Fame.
Edutopia: Education for the Ecosystem
This environmental issue of Edutopia's magazine includes a roster of green heroes, lesson plans, service-learning opportunities, the Go Green Database, and more.
Edutopia: Green Schools
Edutopia offers tips for making schools greener, including product guides and strategies for the cafeteria and supply room.