Newsela: Earth Day

Who is Justin Sather?

• A kid who loves frogs

• A teacher

• A scientist

• A superhero

What did Justin learn about frogs when he was 5?

• Their habitats were in danger

• They could fly

• They were the biggest animals

• They lived in the ocean

What is a habitat?

• The natural environment of a living thing

• A type of food

• A kind of toy

• A type of clothing

What do people do on Earth Day?

• Work to help our planet

• Go to the beach

• Have a party

• Watch movies

What is the main idea of the article?

• Kids can help protect the planet

• Frogs are the best animals

• Earth Day is a holiday

• Justin is a superhero

What do native plants attract?

• Insects and animals

• Cars and buses

• Buildings and roads

• Computers and phones

What is the main goal of the Muchilwas in Kenya?

• To build new houses

• To pick up plastic waste

• To plant more trees

• To create new parks

What did Xavier Baquero-Iglesias invent?

• SoleX Turf

• A new type of car

• A solar panel

• A wind turbine

What is an example of a renewable energy source mentioned in the text?

• Sunlight

• Coal

• Oil

• Gasoline

What is the purpose of using native plants according to Aadya Joshi?

• To replace what was torn down

• To build new roads

• To create more parking spaces

• To make the area look pretty