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Common Core State Standard
SL.CCS.1/2/3/4 Grades 6-12: An essay of a current news event is provided for discussion to encourage participation, but also inspire the use of evidence to support logical claims using the main ideas of the article. Students must analyze background information provided about a current event within the news, draw out the main ideas and key details, and review different opinions on the issue. Then, students should present their own claims using facts and analysis for support. FOR THE WEEK OF APR 19, 2010 Earth Day 2010 marks 40 years of work to assure cleaner air, water, land![]() ![]() Find an article or calendar listing about an Earth Day event in your area or state.
![]() Look for an ad promoting a "green" product or service. Does it seem like a good thing for the planet, as well as the business?
![]() Columnists, bloggers and editorial page cartoonists may pay attention to Earth Day's milestone. See if you spot that type of feature or comments from readers.
Environmental cleanups and safeguards went from citizen crusade to government policy 40 years ago. The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, led to that year's creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The federal agency, which now addresses climate change as well as pollution prevention and remedies, has 17,000 employees and a $10-billion annual budget. Earth Day has spread to other countries and remains an occasion to inspire awareness and appreciation for the natural environment. Programs in U.S. schools and communities this week will show how individuals do their part through recycling, landscaping, safe waste disposal, trash pickups and other activities. The EPA on Wednesday will release a video with 10-second clips of people holding "It's My Environment" signs. Movie theaters on Wednesday begin showing a new Disney nature film called "Oceans," with part of opening week ticket revenues donated to protect coral reefs. Another tie-in is "Green My Parents," a national education program launching Wednesday that shows students how to teach moms and dads about energy efficiency and other "green" ways to save money. In Kentucky, a $4-million rebate program starting on Earth Day lets consumers get up to $400 for buying an energy efficient appliance. And in Washington, a nine-day Earth Day Network festival on the National Mall ends Saturday with a Climate Rally to urge Congress to pass clean energy and climate protection laws.
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