Exploring Kid Heroes for Grades 3-4

The video highlights young environmental activists making a difference. It starts with an introduction to Earth Day, emphasizing global efforts to protect the planet. Hunter Miller, a 14-year-old from Connecticut, successfully campaigned to close a local coal plant due to health concerns. Aiden Wang, at 13, grows milkweed to support monarch butterflies. Addie Barrett, 12, raises funds to protect endangered mountain gorillas. Jeremy Clark and Charlie Abram, high school students, advocate for climate change education and activism. These stories inspire youth to take action for the environment.

What is celebrated on April 22nd?

• Global Recycling Day

• International Youth Day

• World Health Day

• Earth Day

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What did Hunter Miller advocate for in Bridgeport?

• Closing a coal power plant

• Banning plastic bags

• Starting a recycling program

• Building a new park

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Why did Hunter Miller speak to her local government?

• To reduce taxes

• To open a new school

• To close a coal power plant

• To promote a sports event

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What plant is essential for the survival of monarch butterflies?

• Sunflower

• Lavender

• Rosemary

• Milkweed

What action did Aiden Wang take to help monarch butterflies?

• Planted trees

• Cleaned rivers

• Built birdhouses

• Grew milkweed

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What did Aiden Wang's teacher explain about monarch butterflies?

• They are fast flyers

• They need milkweed to survive

• They can change colors

• They live for many years

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What is the name of the program created by Addie Barrett to help gorillas?

• Gorilla Guardians

• Gorilla Saviors

• Gorilla World

• Gorilla Heroes

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How much money has Gorilla Heroes raised to help mountain gorillas?

• Over $11,000

• About $5,000

• More than $30,000

• Nearly $20,000

What did Jeremy and Charlie want to be taught in Portland schools?

• Mathematics innovations

• Modern technology

• Climate change

• Historical arts

What visual motivated Jeremy and Charlie to start their climate activism group?

• The Statue of Liberty in water

• A forest fire

• A polluted ocean

• Melting polar ice caps

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