EIS 21: Caring for Plants and the Environment
Science is important because it helps us to understand the world (and the whole universe) along with everything in it--and when we understand things, we can recognize problems as they arise (whether that be in the environment, in medicine, in agriculture, or something else entirely) and have better, scientifically backed tools to help solve those problems. All science ultimately helps us solve real-world problems, but sometimes that connection is a little more direct. Understanding that plants use carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and that carbon dioxide is a major contributor to climate change is a great example of these real-world applications of science: It helps us to see why plants are so important for the environment and why we should get involved in trying to protect plants and the environment.
For this activity, you have a lot of flexibility in terms of what exactly you’ll be doing, but the main point is to go do something good for plants and the environment. This could look a lot of different ways. Here are some examples of things that you might choose to do:
You could also choose to do something else. Try to find something that’s fun or interesting for you! Take pictures of yourself (and/or you and a group of friends!) participating in this activity.
If you’re involved in social media, we encourage you to share your pictures along with the hashtag #EarthDayEveryDay.
For this activity, you have a lot of flexibility in terms of what exactly you’ll be doing, but the main point is to go do something good for plants and the environment. This could look a lot of different ways. Here are some examples of things that you might choose to do:
- Plant a community garden
- Plant a tree (or trees)
- Attend an eco-event (such as an Earth Day event or Eco Fair)
- Start a petition about a specific initiative that protects plants and the environment
- Start a club for young people interested in protecting the environment, or participate in an existing club
- Send a letter to your congressperson or local policymaker encouraging them to support measures to protect the environment. It’s best to research specific ways that they may already be trying to help the environment and identify some ways that they could be doing better.
You could also choose to do something else. Try to find something that’s fun or interesting for you! Take pictures of yourself (and/or you and a group of friends!) participating in this activity.
If you’re involved in social media, we encourage you to share your pictures along with the hashtag #EarthDayEveryDay.