Today is EARTH DAY!!! A day where people on Earth, celebrate this wonderful planet that is our home. We are going to do a few different activities all about Earth Day and all about taking care of Mother Earth. Below you will find all of your tasks to do today.

Don't do this.1. Go outside and pick up garbage. I am serious. I am going to do it this afternoon with my family. It is a small task, with a big impact if we all do it. We often feel more hopeful if we do small things to make a difference in the world. So go do it!! I guarantee you can just walk one block, and you will find SO MUCH garbage. The snow has melted, so let's go make our city cleaner! Don't do this.

2. Think about one other thing that you can do right now; something in your life that will help keep Mother Earth strong, healthy and beautiful. Not something you COULD do, something you WILL do. I know the world seems big and like our actions do not make a difference, but THEY DO!!!! We will talk about this in the chat.

3.Check out the National Geographic Link to see some REALLY HAPPY NEWS STORIES about animals that were almost extinct who are making a comeback. I included this so we get some good news!

4. Finally, we will do an activity on Google Classroom where we start putting all of our source analysis skills together! You are still going to be looking at the cartoon and looking for text, colours and symbolism to help you understand. Continue to keep in mind what the big issue is that the cartoon is referring to, big issue as in the big problem that the world is facing. Also, keep in mind that the artist of this political cartoon also has a PERSPECTIVE or an opinion about the issue.

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