Earth Day Scavenger Hunt

Name______Date______

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt

Part One: Use our stem wiki page to access the internet site to help you answer these questions. http://teach.fcps.net/trt2/Webquests/earth_day_scavenger_hunt.htm

1. When was the first Earth Day?

2. What is the definition of environment?

3. What are 3 ways you can save energy on Earth Day or any day?

1.
2.
3.

4. What does recycle mean?

5. What are 4 things that we can safely recycle?

1.
2.
3.
4.

6. How long does it take plastic and aluminum cans to break down?

7. Here are some interesting facts about our earth and environment. Write down two facts that you think are important to remember.

1.

2.

8. What is a habitat?

9. There are many things you can do to help our planet. Write down 2 from this list that you will try to do.

1.

2.

Part Two:

Use our STEM wiki or this website to find the answer to the rest of these questions:

http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/instructor/thinkgreen.htm

1.  What are two of the environmental dangers to the world's many oceans and their rich marine life?

2.  What is one way you can help make Earth a cleaner place?

3.  Name one Earth Day event that will happen in or near your hometown.

4.  In what year was the first Earth Day celebration?

5.  Adopt a virtual rain forest animal. Which animal did you pick?

6.  What is the name of America’s first national park?

7.  Go to the test about garbage at this site. What’s the best way to dispose of a light bulb?

8.  Visit Recycle City, find the Community Warehouse on the map, and follow the prompts to take a look inside. How many of the items listed below are being recycled in the warehouse?

(A) Dinnerware
(C) Furniture
(B) Clothing
(D) Office equipment
(E) Appliances
(F) Lamps

9.  Read “On the Trail of the Missing Ozone.” From what does the Earth’s ozone layer protect us?