Are you looking for some Earth Day thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Earth Day across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme about the holiday of Earth Day. Check this list to explore some wonderful Earth Day unit ideas that can be used with this wonderful holiday.
1. Earth Day Themed Literature Lists
An Earth Day thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Earth Day themed stories. Here are just a few Earth Day books.
Earth Day Literature List
- The Earth Book: Todd Parr
- Earth Day Every Day: Lisa Bullard
- The Earth ad I: Frank Asch
- Earth Day: Clara Celle
- Earth Day: Trudi Strain Truest
- Earth Day: Mir Tamim Ansary
- Let’s Celebrate Earth Day: Connie & Peter Roop
- Earth Day: Linda Lowery
- Earth Day-Hooray: Stuart J. Murphy
- Earth Day, Birthday: Maureen Wright
- Recycle: Gail Gibbons
- The Lorax: Dr. Suess
- Our Big Home: Linda Glaser
- Why Should I Recycle: Jen Green
2. Earth Day Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with an Earth Day thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about the importance of Earth Day. Check out this list!
Earth Day Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Earth Day Writing Word Bank
- “Our Recycling Book” Classroom Book
- “I Love the Earth” Student Booklet
- Earth Day Student Story
- Earth Day Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Earth Day Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Earth Day Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Earth Day Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Earth Day Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Earth Day Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Earth Day Rhyming Word Games
- Earth Day Build a Word Game
3. Earth Day Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Earth Day mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used with lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these Earth Day thematic unit math activities with your students!
Earth Day Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Earth Day Counting Student Booklet
- Earth Day Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Recycling & Bins Number & Number Word Match Game
- Earth Day Counting Games
- Earth Day Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Earth Day Roll & Cover Math Games
- Earth Day Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Earth Day Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Earth Day Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Earth Day Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Earth Day 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Earth Day Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Earth Day Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Earth Day is a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Earth Day activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Earth Day Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Earth Day Writing Word Bank
- “I Love Earth” Student Booklet
- “I Love the Earth” Classroom Book
- “Earth Day Around the World” Informational Writing Text
- Egg Shell Gardens
- Terrarium in a Jar
- Water Cycle in a Bag
- How to Start Recycling?
- Tin Can Drums
- Earth Day Nature Wreaths
5. Earth Day Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Earth Day art projects? Students will love to create Earth Day themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Earth Day Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Earth Day Art Project
- Earth Day Paper Plate Art Project
- Egg Carton Tree
- Earth Day Windsocks
- Earth Day Coffee Filter Art
- Earth Day Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Earth Day Counting Google Slides
- Earth Day Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Earth Day Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Earth Day Patterns BOOM Cards
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In summary, there are many engaging Earth Day thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering with the literature and activities you choose.
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To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
