Orion's Earth Day Game
Just read the story, the clues are in green, then play the game at the end!

Hey kids, this is April and there is a lot to do this month. There is April fools day on April 1^st. On this day it is okay to say a funny joke to your friend. Just make sure you don’t hurt anyone’s feelings.

Easter is also in April and it is always on Sunday. This year it is on April 12^th. It is always fun to color a few eggs and hide them for someone to find. You may also find a few chocolate eggs – yum!

The big day in April is Earth Day. It is on April 22. The first time anyone celebrated Earth Day was in 1970. Now each year people from all over the world meet to discuss ways to help protect the environment. The environment is the air we breath, plus the water and land on our planet.

During the first Earth Day in 1970 several things happened in America.

   The environmental Protection agency was established.

   The tough clean air Act was passed in congress

   The clean water Act was started

   The endangered species Act was started

   The resource conservation and recovery Act was started

Sometimes when people talk about taking care of the earth I wonder what I can do to help. I found out that there are many things each of us can do every day. If we all just think about how our actions can make a difference:

We can recycle our cans, glass, and paper by separating them from the normal trash. There are recycling bins you can put the items in.  You can also save them and take them to recycling centers.  Always remember to put your trash in the trash can. Never throw trash out in the street.

There many items you can replace in your home to save energy. Like your light bulbs, window covers, solar panels, and adding insulation.  You can reuse things also like a cloth shopping bag instead of the plastic bags. You can get a water filter and drink your water instead of buying water bottles.

Another easy way to save energy and the environment is to use less or reduce. Remember to turn off lights when you are not in the room. Use fewer paper towels. You can get out in the garden and pick weeds instead of using sprays.

I hope you all have a wonderful April and think of new ways to keep the earth healthy. Then tell your class at school.

Thank you for helping the environment!

---Orion
 

The Earth Day Game