Earth Day Activites and Lesson Plans
Explore classroom-ready Earth Day activities and Arbor Day lesson plans to help PreK–12 students understand the importance of protecting our planet and taking action for a sustainable future.
This collection features free, engaging activities, worksheets, and teaching tools that support environmental education across grade levels. Perfect for Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day, celebrated on the last Friday of April, these resources promote environmental awareness through hands-on learning and real-world action.
Whether you’re introducing young learners to basic environmental concepts or exploring deeper topics with middle and high school students, these Earth Day activities help students:
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Learn about conservation, recycling, and tree planting
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Explore the impact of human actions on ecosystems and biodiversity
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Understand sustainability, climate change, and environmental justice
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Participate in service projects and outdoor learning experiences
These flexible resources are ideal for integrating into science, social studies, ELA, and other subject areas. From fun Earth Day coloring pages and word searches to service learning ideas and tree-themed Arbor Day lessons, you’ll find tools that inspire students to become responsible, eco-conscious citizens.
