Virtual Earth Day Discussion Questions

Use these discussion questions with your classroom after students do one of these activities.

Grades K-3

Learning about plants: Nature self-portrait

• What are some of the plants that grow in your backyard?

• What are some of the animals that live around your house and neighborhood?

• How can we help take care of the earth? 

Grades 4-6

Reducing waste: Making a reusable bag out of a t-shirt

• Where does our trash go when we throw it away?

• What are other things in your home that you can reuse and turn into new projects?

• How can we help reduce trash in our homes, schools and community?

Grades 7-12

Saving energy: Making your home more energy efficient 

• What are ways that you can reduce energy use in your home today?

• What are other ways you can reduce energy use?  

• What are some ways your community, state or businesses you go to are reducing energy waste?

• How else can our communities cut down on energy use?