4th Grade Earth Day Passages

Focusing on the activities associated with Earth Day, learners will explore ways to care for our planet by identifying important environmental practices. The significance of reducing, reusing, and recycling to promote sustainability will be emphasized, enhancing understanding and encouraging practical application.

Study Earth's dynamic processes, focusing on Climate Change, Weather Patterns, and the Rock Cycle. Develop comprehension skills to analyze and understand the complex interactions shaping our planet, enhancing scientific principles through engaging questions.

Explore the influence of Earth's rotation on the astronomical phenomena of polar day and night, focusing on daylight patterns in regions like the Arctic Circle. Understand the impact of Earth's tilt on seasonal daylight variations and examine the adaptational strategies of living organisms in these environments. Learners will gain insights into the interplay between Earth's rotation and its axial tilt, enhancing their comprehension of seasonal changes and adaptations in polar regions.

Examine the intriguing traditions of Groundhog Day and their connection to seasonal changes such as the spring equinox. Gain insights into cultural methods of weather prediction and explore the historical significance of using rodents in meteorological folklore.