The Origin of Earth Day Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

This resource package, featuring an Earth Day reading passage, passage questions/answer key, and note-taking sheets, is your perfect tool for guiding upper middle and high school students through the compelling story of Earth Day's origins. Your students/homeschoolers will dive into the pivotal moments and key individuals that shaped our modern environmental movement. They'll discover how Senator Gaylord Nelson's passionate response to the environmental crises of the 1960s sparked a nationwide awakening, culminating in that first historic Earth Day on April 22, 1970, and the groundbreaking legislation that followed. I've designed these materials to not just inform, but to cultivate critical thinking and strengthen reading comprehension—skills your students will carry with them across all academic disciplines.

INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:

✓Engaging reading passage on Earth Day

✓20 comprehension questions and answer key

✓10 Note-Taking Sheets

Engage your students with this complete Earth Day resource, including a reading passage, Q&A, and note-taking tools, that brings to life a pivotal event in environmental history. I've created this package to not only deliver rich, insightful historical content but also strengthen those critical academic skills your students need. Whether you're planning for Earth Day activities, diving into environmental studies, or exploring civic action across different subjects, this resource fits perfectly into your curriculum. Your students will come away not just with historical knowledge, but with a deeper understanding of their own potential role as responsible citizens of our shared planet.

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Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom