Exploring Math Through Earth Day Adventures

The video follows a group of students as they celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up Gilroy Park. They plan to recycle aluminum cans to raise money for planting flowers. Despite setbacks, they organize a successful can drive at school, eventually reaching their goal and beautifying the park. The story highlights teamwork, environmental awareness, and the impact of recycling.

What is the main reason for celebrating Earth Day?

• To celebrate the planet we live on

• To plant trees only

• To have a day off from school

• To promote recycling

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What was the group's initial plan to beautify the park?

• To build new park benches

• To plant flowers at the entrance

• To install new playground equipment

• To clean up the trash only

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How did the group plan to fund their project?

• By collecting and recycling cans

• By asking for donations

• By organizing a bake sale

• By selling homemade crafts

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What was the outcome when the trash collector mistakenly took the cans?

• They gave up on the project

• They asked for donations instead

• They started a can drive at school

• The project was cancelled

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How many cans did the group initially collect at the park?

• 500

• 359

• 5000

• 1000

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What was the group's reaction to the initial setback?

• They decided to focus on another project

• They organized a larger can drive

• They were discouraged and gave up

• They sought help from the city council

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How did the community contribute to the group's project?

• By helping to plant the flowers

• By providing moral support

• By donating money

• By bringing cans to the school

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What was the final outcome of the group's efforts?

• They reached their goal of 5000 cans

• They fell short of their goal

• They doubled their initial goal

• They decided to continue the project next year

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What did the group do with the money from recycling cans?

• Bought sports equipment for the school

• Donated it to a local charity

• Used it to fund a school trip

• Purchased flowers to plant in the park

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How did the Earth Day celebration impact the park?

• It transformed into a clean and colorful space

• It was chosen for an environmental award

• It became a popular spot for picnics

• It was recognized by the city council

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