Celebrating and Learning About Earth Day Through Interactive Web
Sites and Readings - Grades: 9–12 Since April 22, 1970, we have
made many strides in protecting our environment, but much more
could be done. Teaching our students the importance of taking
care of our environment is very important. Continue reading for
resources and activities to celebrate and learn more about Earth
Day in your classroom. Earth Day Readings Help your students get
informed about Earth Day and environmental issues with this
selection of key readings from the history of the environmental
movement. Silent Spring by Rachel Carson brought to light the
environmental impact of the use of chemical pesticides. Some
experts argue that Silent Spring was the beginning of the
environmental movement. This Silent Spring Web page from Indiana
University provides additional background material on the book.
Senator Gaylord Nelson's Speech On April 22, 1970, Gaylord
Nelson, the founder of Earth Day, delivered a speech encouraging
Americans to becom