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What Can Students Do For Earth Day<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Wondering what students can do for Earth Day this year? You\u2019ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n

This year’s Earth Day<\/a> theme is Planet vs. Plastics, a campaign that’s igniting a global effort in plastic reduction \u2013 with plenty of ways students can take action.<\/p>\n

The aim of the Planet vs. Plastic theme is to achieve a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040 – a bold campaign that will need all hands-on deck to achieve!<\/p>\n

From day-to-day habit changes to creating an earth day pledge for students, keep reading to discover five earth day activities that will get your class inspired.<\/p>\n

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    Learn Something New With a Quick Quiz<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    An online quiz is a great Earth Day activity to get the conversation started. This Plastics & Human Health Quiz <\/a>will help students learn a little more about plastic pollution in an engaging, light-hearted way.<\/p>\n

    The quiz even gives you a score at the end with a rating of your knowledge. From \u2018Plastics Pupil\u2019 to \u2018Plastics Professional\u2019, find out how much you know!<\/p>\n

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      Crunch The Numbers With a Plastic Usage Calculator<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      This plastic calculator<\/a> may drum up surprising results! Have your students enter their daily plastic usage into the calculator and watch their eyes widen at the results.<\/p>\n

      Get your class to write up ways to reduce their single-use plastic consumption and get those numbers down. This may help them to consider not just the action of global leaders but their own personal actions too.<\/p>\n

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        Create an Earth Day Pledge For Students<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Whether students make a pledge to their teacher, to Mother Nature, or even make a promise to themselves, an Earth Day pledge can turn climate initiatives form ideas to real actions. Encourage students to pick a climate-related idea, goal or promise to commit to. Seal the deal with your name, date and signature at the bottom.<\/p>\n

        Here are some ideas for a student Earth Day pledge:<\/h5>\n