Exploring Earth Day Themes in Literature

Who is considered an Earthling?

• Only humans

• Trees and bees

• Manatees only

• All living beings on Earth

What did Trina use to help the Earth?

• Her cooking skills

• Her ability to swim

• Her big mouth to spread awareness

• Her computer skills

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What is the main purpose of Earth Day?

• To celebrate the Earth's birthday

• To remind people to care for the Earth all year

• To clean up the oceans

• To plant trees only

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What did Trina's class learn to do for Earth Day?

• Clean the beaches

• Plant trees

• Write essays about Earth

• Start a recycling program

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How can trees and plants help the Earth?

• They are only useful for decoration

• They can make the air dirtier

• They provide homes for animals and clean the air

• They consume a lot of water

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What did Trina's Earth Day club decide to do?

• Start a garden at school

• Write a book about Earth

• Go on a field trip

• Save money to help animals

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Why is it better to reuse old things?

• It's a school requirement

• It saves money

• It prevents items from becoming trash

• It's more fun

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What activity did Trina's family do for Earth Night?

• Went to sleep early

• Had a big party

• Watched TV all night

• Played board games

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What can you do to save power at home?

• Turn off unnecessary lights and devices

• Play more video games

• Leave the lights on

• Use the computer all night

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What is the key message of 'Earth Day Every Day'?

• To use as much power as possible

• To plant trees once a year

• To make every day Earth Day by taking care of our planet

• To only care about Earth on April 22

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