Earth Day Can Be Educational

Activities for Kids in the Classroom and at Home

This 5.4 minute video from Kids Academy takes kids on a trip through time to see how humans have impacted the environment. Watch the video for practical tips on how kids and parents can help save the planet. Even small actions can add up to a big impact!

This 3.5 min How-To Video for making your own water filter using simple materials is a perfect science project on water filtration. Materials needed are easily available around your school or at home.

Follow simple steps to create bird feeders from grocery store items. Optional use of soy-based non-peanut butter. Make hungry pollinators happy.

Older kids can explore approaches to minimizing plastic, food and paper waste using their school environment with this lesson plan.

For Kids of all ages, download and have fun with our Earth Day San Francisco coloring page! Use recycled paper.

The Climate Music Project and Music Declares Emergency created Be Cool!, a song for their campaign to harness the energy of young people from around the world to push for accelerated climate action, before it’s too late. Click the image to play and learn the song's lyrics.