Earth Day Classroom Activities (Individual and Group)

Discover four activities that help students understand how thoughtful consumption helps combat climate change.

Thinking before buying is the easiest way to be a planet protector. When we only buy what we use and/ or appreciate, we not only avoid disappointment but automatically reduce our carbon footprint and the number of items we place in landfills over our lifetime.

The activities below help students understand how thoughtful consumption is an upstream solution to climate change. Thinking before buying allows kids to slow down and think about a purchase’s environmental impact before spending their money or anyone else’s.