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Supporting Michigan Libraries - 04/04/2024

Earth Day eResources for K-12

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Every April since 1970, Americans have been celebrating Earth Day and recognizing the importance of protecting Earth’s natural resources for future generations. The eResources in the Michigan eLibrary [ [link removed] ] (MeL) offer articles on a wide range of topics related to Earth Day that include biodiversity, climate change, deforestation, pollution, recycling, renewable energy, sustainability, and dozens more.

The importance of Earth Day and the positive results of the first Earth Day celebration in 1970 have been felt by Americans for over 5 decades. An article [ [link removed] ] in the April 2023 edition of EcoNews reminds us of the importance of the first Earth Day, as the development of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the passage of the Clean Air Act resulted within a year of that initial celebration. Ultimately, a 66.9 percent decrease in air pollution has been realized because of these landmark changes.

In observance of Earth Day, celebrated every year on April 22, consider sharing the eResources in MeL with the students in your life.

*Elementary*

There are two sections that stand out in PebbleGo [ [link removed] ] Social Studies. *Helping the Environment* has read-aloud articles on Cleaning up Litter, Composting, Reusing and Recycling, and Saving Water. Additionally, under *Holidays* there is an article on the activities and history associated with Earth Day. In the eBook K-8 Collection [ [link removed] ] students are introduced to recycling in the title, Go Green by Recycling, [ [link removed] ] and enjoy some Earth-Friendly Earth Day Crafts [ [link removed] ] from the eBook Public Library Collection [ [link removed] ].

*Middle School*

Zero Waste Kids, [ [link removed] ] also from the eBook Public Library Collection, explains the process for making recycled paper as well as ideas for repurposing materials and building a compost bin. Under the Earth’s environment at a glance [ [link removed] ] in Britannica School Middle [ [link removed] ], there are several curated lists of linked content on Climate, Ecological Concerns, Environmental Issues, Planet Earth, and related Biographies.

*High School*

Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints [ [link removed] ] showcases a wide range of content including videos, audio files, images, viewpoints, and articles such as “Debunking the ‘Recycling Myth’, Starting with Its Symbol” which highlights one woman’s quest to firm up labeling laws. Lastly, Earth Day & the Environmental Movement [ [link removed] ] from the eBook High School Collection [ [link removed] ] delivers a detailed history of what led to Earth Day and the progress and failures since.

These eResources are just the tip of the iceberg. Keep exploring to get ready for April 22!

*If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact **[email protected]* <[email protected]>* for help.*



Brought to you by Ann Kaskinen from the MeL Team

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