Tag Archives: Earth Day

Watch the world population grow in under six minutes

17 May

Watch human population grow from 1 CE to present and see projected growth in under six minutes. One dot = 1 million people. Video via WorldPopulationHistory.org. (WorldPopulationHistory). Very cool video, but also scary when you think about our Earth’s limited resources and the environment. What do you notice when you watch this video (See – Think – Wonder).

Earth Day – April 22

22 Apr

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Why can’t every day be Earth Day?

Earth Day – April 22

22 Apr

Source: Edutopia

Source: Edutopia

More than a billion people around the world will celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2014—the 44th anniversary of the annual day of action. Earth Day began in 1970, when 20 million people across the United States—that’s one in ten—rallied for increased protection of the environment. Click HERE to read the rest of this article. The movie “The Lorax” is a classic with a simple, but strong message that appeals to both students and adults. If you have not seen it, watch it!

Post a comment and tell me what you do or what small steps you take to protect our planet.