22nd April: EARTH DAY- the environment

WARM UP
Game: You have 30 seconds to name as many things as you can related to the topics you’re given, after the
ring, exchange categories with your classmates

VOCABULARY
Match the words (1-8) to their definitions (a-h).

1. public awareness.
5. to plant.
2. pollution.
6. environmentalism.
3. rallies.
7. to exaggerate.
4. endangered species.
8. climate change.

a. When harmful things like trash or chemicals make the air, water, or land dirty and unhealthy.

b. When people know and understand things that affect everyone in a community.

c. Big events where people show their support or concern for something.

d. Changes in the weather and temperature around the world over a long time, often because
of pollution from humans.

e. Putting seeds or small plants into the ground so they can grow.

f. To care for nature and work to protect it from harm, like pollution or damage.

g. Making something seem bigger or worse than it really is.

h. Animals or plants that are at risk of disappearing forever.

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VIDEO COMPREHENSION
Watch the video, then decide if the following statements are true or false.

1. Earth Day is celebrated on April 21st every year. FALSE – 22ND

2. The first Earth Day was proposed by President Clinton. FALSE – SENATOR NELSON

3. Earth Day was inspired by a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California, in 1969. TRUE

4. Gaylord Nelson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for founding Earth Day. TRUE

5. Earth Day led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. TRUE

6. Earth Day became a global event in 1990, with 200 million people participating. TRUE

7. Earth Day 2000 was cancelled due to extreme weather. FALSE

8. In 2012, Earth Day achieved its goal of planting 1 billion trees. TRUE

9. A survey showed that 99% of people think that climate change is real. FALSE (42% THINK
THAT PEOPLE EXAGGERATE – 58 % BELIEVE IT’S REAL)

10. Earth Day encourages people to think about protecting the environment. TRUE

Complete the quotes from the video, using the words in the box.

rallies pollution founder inspired proposed

1. Earth Day is an event created to celebrate the planet's environment and raise
public awareness about PULLUTION.

2. It is on April 22nd every year and is celebrated worldwide with RALLIES,

conferences, outdoor activities, and service projects.

3. The first Earth Day was in 1970 and was PROPOSED by Senator Gaylord
Nelson of Wisconsin.

4. After seeing the damage caused by a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California,
in 1969, he was INSPIRED to educate the public about the environment.

5. President Bill Clinton awarded Nelson the Presidential Medal of Freedom for
being the FOUNDER of Earth Day.

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6. In 1990, Earth Day went GLOBAL, and 200 million people in 141 countries took
part in the event.

7. In 2010, for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, 225,000 people GATHERED at the
National Mall for a climate rally.

8. In 2012, Earth Day achieved their goal of PLANTING 1 billion trees.

9. Although Earth Day has become popular, surveys show that people may be losing
interest in ENVIRONMENTALIST.

10. 42% of people believe the dangers of climate change are EXAGGARTED.

SPEAKING
Discuss the following video and topic-based questions as a class.

1. What is the purpose of Earth Day? How did this idea start?

2. Why do you think Earth Day has become so popular?

3. What is the purpose of rallies, conferences, and outdoor activities during Earth Day?

4. What are some of the environmental issues Earth Day raises awareness about?

5. What are some easy everyday actions individuals can take to help the environment?

6. How can schools promote awareness about environmental issues?

7. What role can governments play in protecting the environment?

8. How can businesses work to help the environment?

9. How does climate change affect the environment? And the economy?

10. What are the benefits of planting trees and supporting green spaces in cities?

11. How could you save water each day?

12. How could you reduce waste on Earth Day?

13. What are some fun activities families can do to celebrate Earth Day together?

BILLION – MIL MILLONES / 1.000.000.000

TRILLION – BILLÓN / 1.000.000.000.000

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