Earth Day Activities and Resource 地球日• Dì Qiú Rì

Earth Day Activities and Resources

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Earth Day Activities for kids, blending environmental education with language learning. This Earth Day, we’re excited to share various ways for families, schools, and communities to get involved in taking care of our beautiful planet while making progress in Chinese language skills.

Chinese Earth Day Activities:

Earth Day activities in two languages offer fun and meaningful opportunities for children to learn about their environment and the beautiful planet Earth. For instance, consider how a fourth-grade class worked together to record the reading of selected topics in the Carbon Almanac for Kids generated curiosity, facilitated discussion, and inspired exploration of solutions to fast fashion, climate change, saving energy…etc. This simple project is one that you can do as well. It guides children about the clothes they wear and the electricity and water they use every day, and in the process, the educator integrates essential Chinese expressions kids can use.

To extend the learning experience beyond just a single day, explore our solar system through topic-focused resources like word wall signs, posters, and basic facts, available in traditional and simplified Chinese. These resources make science in Chinese accessible for all students, providing a great way to celebrate Earth Day activities in the target language (Chinese).

Explore planets and facts in Chinese with Miss Panda’s Solar System Planets Basic Facts Poster Set!  These vibrant posters feature Chinese characters, Pinyin, and essential facts about each planet. Great for engaging games like “Guess the Planet” and “Planet Music Chair,” this set includes supporting material in Pinyin, English, and audio to enhance language learning and make teaching Chinese interactive and fun! Check out this resource: Traditional Chinese version | Simplified Chinese version

Make Mandarin active with visual images and audio. The Solar System Planets Word Signs is a simple tool to guide learners to engage in Chinese with a Word Wall! This vibrant poster set includes traditional and simplified Chinese characters, complemented by Pinyin, English translations, and QR code audio support. Take a look at this resource.

Resources You Want to Have and Share: The Carbon Almanac for Kids and Generation Carbon

We are excited to introduce a few fact- and research-based resources that can assist you in sharing about Earth Day in English and Chinese:

• The Carbon Almanac and The Carbon Almanac for Kids are great reads for families and kids who want to understand, learn and combat climate change. These two items are designed to educate and empower our youngest change-makers. You can download the ebook for free. In addition, there is a Simplified Chinese version of the book available.  What’s more? There is even a free Educator’s Guide for you, your friends, and teachers.

• For our Chinese-speaking readers, the release of the Chinese edition of the Carbon Almanac 中文版：全球碳年鑑 in Taiwan is a wonderful addition.

Additionally, do not miss this fun podcast for kids: Generation Carbon, where kids help adults save the planet. In one engaging episode, Miss Panda voices “Holly the Hummingbird” discussing the impact of climate change on migratory birds. Take a listen on Spotify now.

Three Children’s Books for Earth Day

Explore three more amazing books that can inspire and educate your children about the environment. These stories are perfect for young readers and include vibrant illustrations and captivating narratives.

Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World by Mia Wenjen

Featured in Miss Panda’s Picks and awarded a Starred review by the School Library Journal, this book takes young readers on a worldwide tour of eco-friendly farms. From urban home gardens to underwater farms, it covers traditional and innovative farming techniques fighting climate change. The engaging rhyming text, vocabulary definitions, and detailed descriptions of farming practices from around the world guide curiosity in readers to explore more.

Generation Carbon for Kids (Free download in simplified Chinese and more languages)

“Generation Carbon: It’s Time to Start” is a kid-focused companion to “The Carbon Almanac.” It addresses young readers’ desire for substantial climate solutions beyond simple recycling. Dubbed “Gen C,” these youths are the forefront of tackling climate change and need practical facts and ideas to act swiftly. The book encourages them to educate themselves and adults, highlighting that advocacy can be more effective than traditional conservation methods like recycling or saving energy.

We are All Connected: Caring for Each Other & the Earth by Gabi Garcia

This is a lyrical picture book that teaches empathy, kindness, and respect. It encourages kids to embrace differences and support each other. With vibrant illustrations and a powerful message, We are All Connected is a good addition to your home or class.

 

Chinese Expressions You Can Use Every Day

Our Earth Day teaching resource includes a list of useful Chinese words, phrases, and sentences that kids can use daily, supported by audio to perfect pronunciation:

1. Please – 請|请 qǐng (Add this polite word before each of the phrases below)

2. Turn off the light – 關燈|关灯 guān dēng

3. Turn off the water – 關水|关水 guān shuǐ

4. Walk – 走路 zǒu lù

5. Ride the bike – 騎自行車|骑自行车 qí zì xíng chē

6. Pick up the trash – 把垃圾撿起來|把垃圾捡起来 bǎ lè sè jiǎn qǐ lái

7. Do not litter – 不要亂丟垃圾|不要乱丢垃圾 bù yào luàn diū lè sè

8. Recycle – 資源回收|资源回收 zī yuán huí shōu

9. Earth – 地球 dì qiú

10. Earth Day – 地球日 dì qiú rì

Earth Day Song in Chinese by Daria’s World Music for Children

Discover Daria’s World Music Website, a Parent’s Choice Award-winning resource for educators and parents. For nearly 30 years, Daria has inspired children worldwide with songs that celebrate diversity and promote connection. Explore her rich educational resources to enrich your teaching experience. Here is her The Earthy Song in many languages. I’m so grateful she also includes the Mandarin version. Listen and follow along. Read the lyrics for the first section with Traditional Chinese, Pinyin, Simplified Chinese, and English translation. Thank you, Daria!

A Special Message

This Earth Day, let’s embrace Chinese Earth Day activities that teach us not to waste our precious resources, such as water and electricity. Every small action counts towards a larger impact!

 

Discussion Questions:

1. Why do we celebrate Earth Day?

   • Traditional Chinese: 為什麼我們要慶祝地球日？

   • Simplified Chinese: 为什么我们要庆祝地球日？

   • Pinyin: Wèishéme wǒmen yào qìngzhù Dìqiú Rì?

2. What are some ways we can help keep our planet clean and healthy?

   • Traditional Chinese: 我們可以用什麼方法來保持我們的星球清潔和健康？

   • Simplified Chinese: 我们可以用什么方法来保持我们的星球清洁和健康？

   • Pinyin: Wǒmen kěyǐ yòng shénme fāngfǎ lái bǎochí wǒmen de xīngqiú qīngjié hé jiànkāng?

3. If you could invent something to help the Earth, what would it be?

   • Traditional Chinese: 如果你可以發明一樣東西來幫助地球，那會是什麼？

   • Simplified Chinese: 如果你可以发明一样东西来帮助地球，那会是什么？

   • Pinyin: Rúguǒ nǐ kěyǐ fāmíng yí yàng dōngxi lái bāngzhù Dìqiú, nà huì shì shénme?

 

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