SciShow Kids
Why Can I See the Moon During the Day?
Ever wonder why the moon is visible during the day? Discover why with a captivating video that details the reason with the help from a lively host and engaging graphics.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Earth Days
PBS documentary, Earth Days, tells the story of the modern environmental movement that began on April 22, 1970 in the United States. Teacher resources are included. [02:00:00]
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Earth Day 1970: Teach in Made the Green Generation
[Free Registration/Login Required] Hear Adam Rome discuss his book, Earth Day 1970: The Teach-In That Made the Green Generation, which addresses the reform movement of protecting the environment. The first formal Earth Day took place in...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Environmental Movement and the First Earth Day
Learn about the first Earth Day in this video [2:43] from the American Masters film, A Fierce Green Fire. Interest in conservation increased during the 1960s as people became more aware of pollution, endangered species, and Earth's...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Speaking Out
Discover how to overcome obstacles to take civic action for a cause you care about, in this video from the PBS KIDS series ARTHUR. After watching the video, students explore the steps involved in creating a campaign for change. Included...
Other
Pearson Ole: Untamed Science: Earth Day Every Day
In this episode, Untamed Science explains the origins of Earth Day and gives a short Earth Day challenge for this years eco-holiday.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Environment: Lesson 1
This lesson will discuss how various traditions view the environment. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "The Environment."
Other
Reading Through History: What Is Earth Day?
This video offers a brief description of Earth Day and the history of its origin.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Earth Day and the Environment
Next week marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Has it made a difference? [23 mins. 46]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Environment: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss how various traditions view the environment. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "The Environment."