Environmental Awareness

IncorrectGo back and try again!Think about the other option and why it may be a better answer. When you are leaving for recess and have the option to turn off the lights, you can either leave them on and waste electricity, or turn them off and save it.

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3.5.4. Indicate the possible consequences of each choice when making a health-related decision.

3.5.5 Identify a healthy choice when making a decision.

POP QUIZWhy is it so important to make sure that our Earth is protected?Type in what you think the answer is, and then click lightning bolt to how the compare!So that we can make sure the Earth is safe, healthy, and protected for future generations to come!Final QuizYour final quiz is a total of 5 questions. You have to answer each question right in order to move on to the next! Good luck!

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If you had the choiceIf you were the last person to leave the classroom before recess, what would you do?

Leave without turning off the lightsTurn the lights offRecycling

Correct!Whenever you have the chance to, ALWAYS turn off the lights in a room when they are not needed.

Great job!

Tips and TricksHere are some tricks to help you learn how to stay environmentally friendly in the classroom:PaperArt SuppliesPens & PencilsGo VirtualLights OffPlantsRecyclingProjectsHere are several crafts that can be eco-friendly projects within the classroom. Click on each for more info!Earth VasesNature BraceletsPine Cones/ Toilet Paper RollsActivityEarth VasesGather up a bunch of twigs and sticksBreak the twigs up so they are an inch longer than the height of a jarPlace rubber bands on the jar at the top and the bottomPlace the sticks around the jar, tucking in the ends under both rubber bands. Add ribbon and bows if youd like.

Nature BraceletsTake a piece of masking tape, sticky side up, and wrap it around your wristCollect sticks and colorful leaves, flowers, and other objects found in nature and stick them to the tape!

Pine Cones/ Toilet Paper RollsTake pinecones and add spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg to make them smell great! Even sprinkle some glitter on it for a nice touch!There are also many uses for toilet paper rolls, such as making a wiggle worm! Paint stripes on toilet paper rolls and tap them together!

Out of ClassClick on the blocks to find out how you can keep eco-friendly habits even outside of the classroom!Recycling (Again!)Turning it offGet involvedRecyclingRecycling is SUPER important, so that materials can be reused. Things that should be recycled include:Water bottlesPop CansPlastic Bags (Make sure they say recyclable)Paper

Turning it offTurning of WaterLights

-Are both EXTREMELY important. Conserving water and energy are crucial when it comes to making eco friendly choices. When you are brushing your teeth, turn off the water. When you leave a room, turn off the lights. Its simple!

Get InvolvedGet involved in after school clubs and organizations. There are many groups that their goal is to clean up local neighborhoods and rivers by removing liter from those areas.- If your school does not have any clubs like this, talk to a teacher about starting one!

How will you change your life?What are some ways that you think you will make changes so that you are more environmentally friendly?Plants purify the air and teach children how to care for living things, therefore plants are good to have in the classroom.Try again!4) The environmentally friendly way to turn in papers is to write them online and email them to your teacher.

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