The study of the Earth, its systems and its neighbors in space. There are 4 main areas of Earth science… 1- Geology 2- Meteorology 3- Oceanography 4- Astronomy

To understand how the Earth and its systems impact us, AND how we impact the Earth’s systems.

A single day designed to promote awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. April 22

Reduce- To use less Reuse- To use again Recycle- To use the raw materials in another way

Reduce? Reuse? Recycle?

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ReduceReuseRecycle Shorter showers Reuseable lunch Turn off electronics or lights/unplug Car-pull public transportation Use biodegradable materials Both sides of the paper Plastic bottles Last year’s school supplies Washable containers Hand-me-downs Donate clothing or use as rags Eco-friendly grocery bags Use the plastic grocery bags Rechargable batteries Plastic grocery bags Curb-side recycling program Electronics Sneakers Recycling day program Period 9

ReduceReuseRecycle Print less Only use the lights when you need them Unplug unused electronics Don’t waste water in the bathroom Use both sides of the paper Don’t use paper bags for lunch Shut the fridge Use energy saving light bulbs Use plastic containers Reusable water bottles, grocery bags, and lunch bags Make scrap art Reuse peoples old things Use school supplies from the year before Reuse metal and wood Make use of scrap paper Make use of curbside recycling Compost Period 8

ReduceReuseRecycle Travel mugs/washable drink containers Use eco-friendly bags Car pool/walk/biking Reusable items/ batteries/lunch bags /Tupperware containers Turn off lights/electronics Unplug unused chargers s/paying online Take shorter showers Plastic shopping bags Refill plastic bottles Thermoses Old clothes for rags/donate/hand-me- downs Curbside Glass jars Cardboard Paper Period 7

ReduceReuseRecycle buy stuff that uses less packaging (tp) Use washable water bottles instead of plastic ones Turn lights off while leaving room Use less water Use both sides of the paper Car pool, walk, or ride bikes Unplug appliances Use power strips Get solar panels A chargeable case Use plastic ice packs in your drinks Reusable lunchbox/water bottle Reuse school supplies Reuse tinfoil/food packaging Use washable things Juice/ compost Give clothes away Reuse towels/ certain clothes Terracycle Recycle cardboard Curbside Recycle batteries/ dispose off them Recycle day Just do it Period 5

ReduceReuseRecycle Use less electricity Use less water Unplug phone chargers/electronics Use backs of papers Walking or riding bikes Reuse plastic containers Reuse binders Use eco friendly bags Reuse water bottles Reusable lunch box Use washable stuff instead of disposable Encourage others Recycle (make sure you do it) Period 3

ReduceReuseRecycle Enjoy outside activities Write on the back of paper Turn off lights/electronics Charge only as needed Walk/car pool Turn off water when brushing your teeth Less plastic water bottles Use eco-friendly lights Stop chopping trees down Plastic bottles Scrap paper Rechargeable batteries Shoe boxes for projects Binders and school supplies Grocery bags Plastic grocery bags Hand-me-downs (clothes) Glass Cardboard Newspaper Make sure you do it! Aluminum cans Plastic Period 2