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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 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 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 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 Remember, your pledge doesn\u2019t have to be anything too dramatic or unachievable. The more realistic the better.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Take a step back and look at the plastics issue on a global scale with the \u2018What Country Are You In\u2019<\/a> quiz. It asks a series of questions regarding your views and concerns on plastic pollution to determine what country your values align with.<\/p>\n You could have your students complete the quiz individually and discuss their results together, or why not do the quiz all together and get the class to vote on each answer.<\/p>\n Get all your students to sign the Global Plastics Treaty<\/a>. This beautifully simple action is probably one of the most effective activities students can do this Earth Day. The treaty is a call on the United Nations and Governmental Organisations to commit to policies that solve the plastic pollution problems we face.<\/p>\n The best part? It doesn\u2019t need your personal information or email address, just a simple click!<\/p>\n Explore Careers are a free<\/em> early-career resource for students, parents, teachers and career advisors alike.<\/p>\n When we\u2019re not busy inspiring Earth Day initiatives, we are hard at work brining you the best early-career recourses out there for students. From our free career test<\/a> to our online career advice<\/a> blog, we are your one-stop-shop for all things student career related.<\/p>\n Our partner employers at Explore Careers help us connect students with their potential future employers. From attending your school\u2019s career days to organising office visits and roadshows, we are here to help!<\/p>\n\n
Learn Something New With a Quick Quiz<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Crunch The Numbers With a Plastic Usage Calculator<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Create an Earth Day Pledge For Students<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Here are some ideas for a student Earth Day pledge:<\/h5>\n
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Have Your Class Think About The Bigger Picture<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Sign The Global Plastics Treaty<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Don\u2019t Let The Learning Stop Here<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Keep your school connected<\/strong><\/h5>\n