Welcome to 4th Grade Science
​SAVE THE PLANET
One Child at a time
We all must become stewards of the Earth
The Earth belongs to us all, it is our responsibility to take care of it. You may think that working together to save the Earth and its resouces is ridiculous, but wouldn't you want your children to have a usable planet? If we are not good stewards of our planet, our children and grandchildren will not have a beautiful healthy place to live. Your next question should be: WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
The thirsty earth soaks up the rain,
And drinks, and gapes for drink again.
The plants suck in the earth and are
With constant drinking fresh and fair.
–Abraham Cowley, English poet (1618–67)
Earth Day History
Ever wondered how Earth Day started? This observance arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. In 1970, San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration. McConnell chose the spring equinox (March 21, 1970) and Nelson chose April 22. Millions of people participated, and today Earth Day continues to be widely celebrated with events on both dates. The most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees for Earth Day.
What day of the week is Earth Day 2014? This observance always falls on April 22. On Earth Day, enjoy the tonic of fresh air, contact with the soil, and companionship with nature! Walk through the woods in search of emerging wildflowers and green moss. Go outside, no matter what the weather!
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Plant wildflowers! See our article, Wild About Wildflowers.
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Go native! Plants thrive when they're natural to your area. See our article on natural landscaping.
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Bring nature into the garden with plants that attract butterflies.
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Try an organic vegetable garden. Here are tips on organic seed-starting.
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Conserve water. See our tips on a water-wise garden. the old farmers ALMANAC