Earth Day STEM Activities

Earth Day STEM

Earth Day is celebrated April 22 each year. It is a day set aside to bring awareness to the importance of protecting our planet. The first official Earth Day was in 1970 in response to increasing oil spills, smog, and water pollution. All across the United States, there were protests and public gatherings with the intention of educating the public about the problems facing the environment.

Since 1970, Earth Day has grown into a global even with an estimated 1 billion people now participating around the world. Here in the US, Earth Day is observed with public events with speakers, activities, and work days. Schools and organizations teach children and the public the importance of caring for the Earth.

Celebrate With Earth Day STEM Activities

You can celebrate at home with these awesome Earth Day STEM activities. They are perfect for getting kids thinking about the how our actions affect the health of the Earth and what changes we can make. Through these fun, hands-on activities, your kids will see first hand the importance of protecting our planet. They will learn about recycling, composting, plant growth, global warming, and more.

Earth Day Equivalent Fraction Free Printable Pack from Life Over C’s

A Look Inside a Recycling Plant from Recycle Nation

Sort the Recycling Game from No Time for Flashcards

Which Plastic is Which Shrinking Cup Experiment from Left Brain Craft Brain

Plastic Bag Seed Growing Science Experiment from Sparklingbuds

How Paper is Recycled from Schooling a Monkey

Recycled Toy Robot from Brain Power Boy

Five Simple Science Projects Using Plastic Bags from Thriving STEM

Landfill Model Planter from Share it Science

Build Your Own Worm Bin from Ever Change Productions

Water Cycle Project with LEGOs from Edventures with Kids

Earth Day STEM