1. Students will learn some of the history of Earth Day from April 22, 1970 until today. 
2. Students will participate in a discussion on relevant environmental issues, then and now. 
3. Students will be encouraged to think creatively and critically about ways to help sustain the delicate balances of Earth's ecosystems and about what their part is in the balances. 
4. Students will plan their own activity for Earth Day 2020. 

Yes, I am old enough to clearly remember the first Earth day, in 1970. I was an impressionable 14 year old ninth grade student, then. I still remember the feeling of hope that someone was concerned about our environment and how our industry, and consumerism were affecting her delicate balance.  Fifty years later I am a retired educator who still feels passionately about how we all care for this precious earth we share. I am an avid gardener, amateur herbalist and lifelong learner. I love the outdoors and I love teaching kids! I have been teaching on this platform now for over a year and have enjoyed meeting kids from all over the USA and the world.

Homework Offered
After the first class the students will research and come up with two things to present to the class.
    1. Ways they can affect the delicate balances on earth positively.
    2. An Earth Day activity that they and/or their family can do to show support for our Earth home. 
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
The learner will have successfully completed this course when they have presented their two projects to the class. 
Grades Offered