{"id":5197,"date":"2024-04-16T09:49:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T16:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/?p=5197"},"modified":"2025-03-05T09:55:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T17:55:07","slug":"how-to-celebrate-earth-day-2024-with-your-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/04\/how-to-celebrate-earth-day-2024-with-your-students\/","title":{"rendered":"How to celebrate Earth Day 2024 with your students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"isPasted\">Join the global movement of Earth Day on April 22, 2024, and inspire your students to become stewards of our planet. Earth Day is not just a day\u2014it\u2019s a call to action for environmental awareness and appreciation. With support from <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to access the Microsoft Education website.\">Microsoft Education<\/a>, you can weave interactive and engaging Earth Day activities and more into your lessons, inspiring your students to care for our planet today and every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dive into our curated list of educational resources from Microsoft designed to make your Earth Day lessons not just informative, but transformative. Let\u2019s collaborate to build a world of conscious minds for a greener tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dig-deeper-using-search-progress\">Dig deeper using Search Progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Earth Day, elevate your classroom&#8217;s digital and environmental education by using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/learning-tools\/learning-accelerators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to access the Learning Accelerator website.\">Search Progress<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/products\/teams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about Microsoft Teams for education.\">Microsoft Teams for Education<\/a>. Designed specifically for building information literacy skills, Search Progress is a fantastic way to lead students on a journey through the history and significance of Earth Day. Try some of these guiding questions to get them started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are the origins of Earth Day, and what global events led to its creation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How has Earth Day evolved since its inception? How have its goals and activities changed over time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What impact has Earth Day had on environmental policies and practices at the local, national, and global levels?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do different cultures and societies around the world observe Earth Day, and what unique practices or traditions have they developed?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/01-Microsoft-Education-Search-Coach-students-teacher-classroom1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Early teen students working on laptops in a classroom while a teacher kneels by their table to engage with them.\" class=\"wp-image-6144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/01-Microsoft-Education-Search-Coach-students-teacher-classroom1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/01-Microsoft-Education-Search-Coach-students-teacher-classroom1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/01-Microsoft-Education-Search-Coach-students-teacher-classroom1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/01-Microsoft-Education-Search-Coach-students-teacher-classroom1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/01-Microsoft-Education-Search-Coach-students-teacher-classroom1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Search Progress and Search Coach help students learn how to form effective search queries and think critically about their results in an ad-free environment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As they delve into the origins, milestones, and impact of Earth Day, students can develop a deeper understanding of the environmental movement. Search Coach will guide them towards reputable sources, aiding in the development of essential internet navigation skills. You can <a aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about customizing search for education.\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/educationblog.microsoft.com\/en-us\/2023\/07\/develop-students-information-literacy-skills-a-guide-to-search-coach-for-educators\">customize search settings<\/a> to ensure students are led to credible websites and factual content. By engaging with this tool, students will not only learn about environmental stewardship but also hone their ability to distinguish fact from opinion, a critical skill in today\u2019s information-rich world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending your students on an Earth Day exploration is the perfect opportunity for them to practice forming effective search queries and critically analyzing their findings, preparing them for informed and responsible internet use. Plus, you can track the development of your students\u2019 information literacy skills when you use Search Coach alongside <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/learning-tools\/learning-accelerators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to access the Microsoft Learning Accelerators website.\">Search Progress<\/a>. Creating a window into students\u2019 search activity and behaviors, Search Progress provides a <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/educationblog.microsoft.com\/en-us\/2023\/08\/expand-students-information-literacy-skills-a-guide-to-search-progress-for-educators\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to access the blog post on student search habits.\">deeper understanding of their research habits<\/a> and interests, helping you identify ways to improve the quality of their search queries over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"craft-a-passion-for-the-planet-with-minecraft-education\">Craft a passion for the planet with Minecraft Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Environmental literacy is a crucial skill in today\u2019s world. For Earth Day, help build your students\u2019 environmental awareness one block at a time with activities for all ages from <a title=\"\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about Minecraft Education.\" href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minecraft Education<\/a>. Explore all these standards-based climate and sustainability lessons while helping your students build a passion for the planet. Celebrate Earth Day 2024 in your classroom with <a title=\"\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to access Microsoft's Earth Day resources.\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/earth-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minecraft\u2019s Earth Day resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/02-Minecraft-Education-Earth-Day-resources1-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"Scene from Minecraft with bees, a character, and trees, accompanied by the text 'Earth Day Resources'\" class=\"wp-image-6139 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/02-Minecraft-Education-Earth-Day-resources1-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/02-Minecraft-Education-Earth-Day-resources1-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/02-Minecraft-Education-Earth-Day-resources1-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/02-Minecraft-Education-Earth-Day-resources1.webp 1505w\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/02-Minecraft-Education-Earth-Day-resources1-1024x536.webp\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Celebrate Earth Day 2024 in your classroom with standards-based climate and sustainability lessons from Minecraft Education.<br><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"isPasted\">Research climate change while learning the principles of AI. With Minecraft Education <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/en-us\/resources\/ai-earth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to access Minecraft AI for Earth information.\">AI for Earth<\/a> students will learn principles of AI while taking their first steps into this exciting realm of computer science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also bring the wondrous natural world into your classroom, no matter what subject you teach. See our planet from the perspective of sharks, leopards, Arctic foxes, and more in the Planet Earth III world inspired by inspired by the landmark series from BBC Studios\u2019 Natural History Unit. Learn more and download <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/planetearth3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to access Planet Earth 3.\">Planet Earth III<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, learn how adaptation over time enables animals to survive in particular environments and in extreme conditions. With Frozen Planet II: Frozen South from Minecraft Education and BBC Earth, learners will develop an understanding of the impact that climate change is having on some of the animals living in Antarctica. Learn more and download <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/frozensouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to access Frozen Planet II: Frozen South.\">Frozen Planet II: Frozen South<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"share-earth-day-projects-reflections-and-ideas-with-flip\">Share Earth Day projects, reflections, and ideas with Flip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/info.flip.com\/en-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about Flip.\">Flip<\/a>, a free web and mobile app from Microsoft, provides an interactive platform enabling students to share and learn from one another&#8217;s short videos. For Earth Day 2024, consider organizing a Flip activity where students can share their environmental projects, reflections on what they have learned, or ideas for promoting sustainability in their community. This method promotes peer learning, fosters community spirit, and encourages collective environmental responsibility. Promote interaction by suggesting students comment on each other&#8217;s videos to foster a dialogue within the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03-Flip-Happy-Earth-Day-topic1.webp\" alt=\"A short video page in Flip titled 'Happy Earth Day' by California State Parks. It includes the video preview, tips on how to use this topic, and other relevant information.\" class=\"wp-image-6141 webp-format\" srcset=\"\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03-Flip-Happy-Earth-Day-topic1.webp\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Celebrate Earth Day 2024 with Flip using the Earth Day, environmental, and sustainability topics in the Make a Difference collection.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"isPasted\">For Earth Day, get started with the <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/makeadifference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to access the Make a Difference collection for Flip.\">Make a Difference collection<\/a> from Flip. You\u2019ll find Earth Day, environmental, sustainability topics to drive discussions and reflections for all grade levels. Topics in this collection inspire students to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a short video to showcase an environmental project and the impact they hope it will have on the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect on one change they&#8217;ve made in their lifestyle to be more environmentally friendly. Share what inspired this change, how they implemented it, and the effects it has had on their daily life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present an idea for a new product, app, or community initiative that promotes sustainability or addresses an environmental issue. Explain the problem their idea solves, how it works, who it helps, and how it promotes environmental awareness and action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also a new Earth Day lens in Flip that students can use in their videos. Inspire your students to use this special lens to share their voice and make a pledge to the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/04-Flip-Earth-Day-Lens1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"A laptop displaying an image of a child surrounded by plant designs along the border.\" class=\"wp-image-6142 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/04-Flip-Earth-Day-Lens1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/04-Flip-Earth-Day-Lens1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/04-Flip-Earth-Day-Lens1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/04-Flip-Earth-Day-Lens1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/04-Flip-Earth-Day-Lens1.webp 1920w\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/04-Flip-Earth-Day-Lens1-1024x576.webp\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Encourage your students to use the special Earth Day lens in Flip to express their opinions and make a pledge to the planet.<br><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"isPasted\">Starting with Flip is straightforward and free. Simply establish a class, add a topic, and students can start creating video responses using engaging video tools designed to amplify every student&#8217;s voice. Additionally, explore Flip\u2019s extensive <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/info.flip.com\/en-us\/events.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to access on-demand Flip events.\">library of on-demand events<\/a>, which can complement your students&#8217; interests or age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"harvesting-the-future-with-farmbeats-for-students\">Harvesting the future with FarmBeats for Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the intersection of technology and agriculture, where advancements are creating intelligent ecosystems for crop management. Cutting-edge tools like sensors and AI are revolutionizing the way agricultural professionals understand and oversee their fields, leading to more informed, efficient, and sustainable practices in food production and resource management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a title=\"\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to access FarmBeats for Students resources.\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/educator-center\/instructor-materials\/farmbeats-for-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FarmBeats for Students<\/a> program uses a cost-effective kit based on <a title=\"\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about micro:bit.\" href=\"https:\/\/microbit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">micro:bit<\/a> technology, complemented by free, extensive curriculum and engaging activities that can be accessed from any device with internet capabilities. This kit empowers students to collect real-time data on their plant projects and visualize the data directly in <a title=\"\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about Microsoft MakeCode.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/makecode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microsoft MakeCode<\/a>. This innovative program introduces students to the concepts of precision agriculture, a system that helps farmers use water, nutrients, and other resources wisely to grow healthier crops. Learn more about FarmBeats for Students and <a title=\"\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to access the Farmbeat for Students P D F.\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/msdownloads\/FarmBeats-for-Students-Overview.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download the program overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FarmBeats for Students\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/s4tlfQhkjb0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"isPasted\">Using FarmBeats for Students, students build a garden monitoring system and gain direct experience with topics like digital sensors, data analysis, and AI. These agriculture projects for students not only expose them to modern farming techniques, but also instill a respect for sustainable food production and environmental care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take engagement further by joining the <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/flip.com\/beathunger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about the FarmBeats Beat Hunger Challenge.\">FarmBeats Beat Hunger Challenge<\/a> 2024 group on Flip. Through this challenge, participants aim to harness technology to transform students&#8217; ideas into practical solutions for improving agricultural products and services. This Earth Day, let&#8217;s empower students to use their creativity and innovative thinking to address global food insecurity. Learn more and <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/flip.com\/beathunger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to join the FarmBeats group on Flip.\">join the group on Flip<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"planting-seeds-of-change-on-earth-day\">Planting seeds of change on Earth Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maximize the impact of your Earth Day lessons by tapping into these innovative resources and environmental projects for students from Microsoft Education. Integrate cutting-edge technology with interactive, hands-on learning to ignite your students&#8217; passion for environmental stewardship. Encourage them to become informed, eco-conscious change-makers who are equipped to shape a better future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t just stop there\u2014amplify their success. Transform your classroom&#8217;s achievements into shining examples for the world to see. Share the vibrant stories of your students&#8217; Earth Day projects across social platforms and within your educational community. Celebrate and document their journey, challenges, and breakthroughs to inspire a wave of positive change among educators and students alike. Let&#8217;s make Earth Day 2024 not just a day of awareness, but a starting point for lasting change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spark your students&#8217; curiosity with Earth Day activities and more from Microsoft. 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