History of Earth Day
In this one-time class, we’ll dig into the roots of Earth Day—how it all began in 1970 as a powerful environmental movement, and how it has blossomed into a global call for change.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Welcome! Do you have a passion for the planet or a growing interest in environmental issues? Then come join us for a one-time class where we’ll journey through the history, evolution, and global impact of Earth Day! Together, we’ll explore: 🌍 The origins of Earth Day, and how the environmental movements of the 1960s and 70s sparked global awareness. 📆 The holiday’s evolution through the 1980s and how it officially went global in 1990. 💡 The rise of technology and new environmental challenges in the 2000s, and how Earth Day adapted to a rapidly changing world. 🌱 Worldwide celebrations, and how different cultures recognize and participate in Earth Day. ♻️ A discussion on how we can make a difference by sharing ideas and habits around reducing, reusing, and recycling to lessen our environmental footprint. Whether you're an eco-enthusiast or just beginning to learn about Earth Day, this class is a fun and informative way to understand the power of people coming together for the planet.
Learning Goals
Explain the origins of Earth Day and how environmental movements in the 1960s and 1970s led to its creation.Describe how Earth Day evolved over time, from a U.S.-based event to a global environmental movement.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this class, we will be discussing pollutants and waste that has affected the environment. All discussions will be at an age appropriate level.
There may be some Youtube videos that are seen during this class. I will share my screen and learners will not need to access them on their own.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources that will be used are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
Earth Day https://www.earthday.org/
EPA https://www.epa.gov/history/epa-history-earth-day
Time Magazine https://time.com/5570269/earth-day-origins/
Dynamic Language https://www.dynamiclanguage.com/earth-day-celebrations-around-the-globe/#:~:text=Earth%20Day%20is%20celebrated%20around,to%20make%20the%20planet%20better.
GreenMatters https://www.greenmatters.com/p/international-earth-day-celebrations
Scholastic.com https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/parent-child/6-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day.html
Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-10 learners per class
