Is Earth Day always on April 22?

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.
This Year's Theme
International Mother Earth Day
Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet earth in a number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet we all inhabit.
The Earth and its ecosystems are our home. In order to achieve a just balance among the economic, social, and environmental needs of present and future generations, it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the Earth.
The Lorax - an Integrated Lesson



Earth Day Poster Message
The theme of this year's Earth Day events is 'Restore our earth', you have been asked to write an Earth Day message to accompany either or both of these images, as they relate to this theme? Think and be creative...



Writing Assignment - Why Should We Care?
Using the graphics above, explain why earth day is so important and how  why it is important that we focus on it? Do you think we have made any gains since the first day in 1970? Explain your answer.
The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when a United States senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. Rallies took place across the country and, by the end of the year, the U.S. government had created the Environmental Protection Agency. By 1990, Earth Day was an event celebrated by more than 140 countries around the globe. Earth Day is a chance to consider how your actions impact the planet and think about what steps you can take to help make our environment better.
If Earth Day USA began in 1970, in which year would it celebrate its 50th Anniversary? Show your work.
How many anniversaries has Earth Day celebrated since 1970 in 2021? Approximately how many decades? How many centuries?
In what year did Earth Day celebrate its10th, 25th, 43rd Anniversaries? Remember to show your work
In what year will Earth Day celebrate its 62nd, 75th, 83rd, 96th and 100th Anniversaries? Show your work.
Teen Activists
Earth Day at Home Activities
This link below highlights a number of activities in the each of the following areas: food, energy, sustainable mobility and nature. Select one of the activities in any/some/all of the areas and record what you did ... Record your thoughts on the activity - was it fun? what did you learn? could it be altered in anyway?...
Getting the Message Out

Using the t-shirts above, design an Earth Day T-shirt that highlights the theme, 'restore our earth'...  Try making a mask while you are at it...
Write an entry for the monthly school newsletter informing parents/guardians about Earth Day. Pretend that your T-shirt design was the winning entry in the T-shirt design contest and include a write-up about it as well.
How about trying your own rainbow craft ... don't forget to include a materials list and instructions...
Watch a movie with your friend or family and start the conversation about the importance of mother earth and the changes that are occurring to our planet