Get Ready For Earth Hour

As we approach the end of March Break I hope that everyone is well rested and ready to return to school! I know it is hard to get back into the swing of things after a break but we have lots of exciting things to look forward to that I hope will make this return to class an easier one!

Before the break we discussed what we can do at home to help recycle. We have been discussing the environment for several weeks now and looking at how even one person can make a difference. We have been looking at how our actions affect the quality of air and water. An important day is coming up that shows how doing one small act can make a huge impact on our environment. On March 26, the fourth annual Earth Hour will occur. Approximately 131 countries will be taking part of this year's efforts to raise awareness of ways to be more energy efficient.

At 8:30 pm everyone is encouraged to turn off all their lights to help save energy and to make a collective effort to battle climate change and raise environmental awareness. People across the world from all walks of life will turn off their lights and come together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common, our planet.

In the next week I would like all of you to have a look at the Earth Hour website. On the website you will find videos and fun activities all related to Earth Hour. One activity I suggest you try is to create your own virtual lantern. We will be doing an activity very similar to this together in class and I think by doing this activity online it will give you even more ideas for our activity in class. Click on this link to watch the Earth Hour official video!

To find out even more information about Earth Hour and what events are happening in your area you should check out the WWF site. Next week in class we will be compiling our own list of what we can do as a class to help conserve energy as well as what we will be doing during Earth Hour - so come ready with ideas!