It's a day to reflect on our planet, our environment and what we can do to help keep them healthy. From the beginning, children and schools were approached to support the formation and continuation of this special day.
Children have the most important stake in keeping our planet healthy.
They'll still be the caretakers long after their parents and grandparents have passed away. Younger children can get a feel for what Earth Day is all about by singing songs, coloring pictures and making crafts. Mary, from Songs4Teachers has kindly allowed us to use some of the songs she wrote especially for Earth Day using familiar tunes like Itsy Bitsy Spider and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. The tough Clean Air Act of 1970 was passed with only a handful of dissenting votes in both Houses of Congress. Within the next three years, such landmarks as the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act were passed.