Every year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd––and this year is its 45th anniversary. Celebrate in your classroom with any of these wonderful videos found on YouTube, fitting for a variety of grade levels.
Source: za700
Grade Level: 3-12
Run Time: 1:51:08
Description: A PBS documentary detailing the history of the environmental movement in the United States. The film reviews the development of the modern environmental movement—from the post-war 1950s and the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson’s bestseller Silent Spring, to the successful Earth Day celebration in 1970. YouTube offers the full length feature.
Green Factor: Earth Days premiered on US television April 19 2010 as part of the American Experience series on PBS, and has since been an educational staple for learning about the environmental movement.
Source: Rob Nelson Films
Grade Level: 5–12
Run Time: 2:55
Description: A compact and brief run through of the history of Earth Day, and how it became a nationally recognized day to honor the environment. Did you know the creation of Earth Day inspired the beginning of the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as a number of other environmental protection acts?
Green Factor: This video runs through the reasons why our society has set aside a day to learn about environmental issues.
Source: Bob Lacerino
Grade Level: 6-12
Run Time: 3:25
Description: Written and performed by South Florida Science teacher Mike Olesko (aka Rapmaster Olee), this original rap is intended to inspire middle and high school students to do their part to "Save The Planet".
Green Factor: This song is a catchy and funny way to inspire students to participate in Earth Day.
Source: Wildlife Conservation Society
Grade Level: K-12
Run Time: 1:36
Description: A video of adorable, happy, healthy elephants living their lives to the fullest! What could be better than that?
Green Factor: This video is sponsored by 96elephants.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to elephant welfare. It could inspire students to want to learn more about getting involved with animal rights and other environmental concerns.
Source: Harry Kindergarten Mix
Grade Level: K
Run Time: 2:36
Description: A catchy, danceable animated music video for young children to encourage them and help them learn about what it means to “go green.”
Green Factor: This song is a great way to start younger students on learning about environmental issues. Encourage them to dance and sing along, and share their ideas on what it means to be “green.”
Compiled by Samantha DiMauro, Education World Contributor
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