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Earth Day is Every Day.

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Warm-up Questions

The title of the video is “Earth Day is Every Day,” what do you think will be shown?
What are two simple things people can do every day to help the Earth?
Why do you think Earth Day is important, even outside of one special day?
What do you know about Earth Day? Have you heard anything about it?

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Earth Day is Every Day.

A diverse and connected planet (00:00 – 00:49)

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1. How does the speaker describe the way species experience Earth?

Most species cannot survive on Earth
All species experience Earth in the same way
Every species experiences Earth in a unique way
Only humans experience Earth in a unique way

2. What does the speaker say the Earth provides that helps us live?

Rules and laws
Sunshine, rain, and everything we need to sustain us
Only clean air
Money and technology

3. According to the speaker, wildlife and nature are components of what?

A private economy
A human invention
A global symbiosis
A competition for resources

Earth Day is Every Day.

Protecting a fragile world (00:49 – 01:34)

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1. Why does the speaker say they want to protect the Earth?

Because it is where they are from (and we are too)
Because it is the richest planet
Because Earth Day requires it
Because animals asked humans to

2. Who does the speaker mention when talking about protecting the Earth?

Only scientists
Ancestors and future generations
Only government leaders
Only people living now

3. What does the speaker say humans often forget?

That the climate never changes
That everything is linked and interdependent
That animals are dangerous
That Earth is very large

Earth Day is Every Day.

Actions, priorities, and the power of one (01:34 – 02:28)

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1. What does the speaker say you can notice if you observe animals?

They avoid all humans
They do not care about the environment
They always fight for territory
They truly respect the natural world

2. What does the speaker say about people’s situations and ability to help?

Everyone has the same privileges and means
It is better to wait for others to act
Only rich people can help
We may not all have the same privileges and means, but we can still do something

3. What message does the speaker give about individual action?

Only large organizations matter
Small actions are useless
We should focus only on one special day
Every little bit counts, and the power of one is enormous

Earth Day is Every Day.

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1. What is the main idea of the video?

Earth Day is mainly about parties and celebrations
Nature can take care of itself without any human action
Earth is only important for humans
Protecting the environment should be a daily responsibility

2. Which statement best matches the video’s message about nature and humans?

Nature must prove it is useful to humans
Humans and nature are part of an interconnected system
Humans are separate from nature
Only wildlife affects ecosystems

3. What does the video suggest people should do despite unequal resources?

Do nothing until they have more money
Leave environmental work to experts only
Focus only on protecting animals, not ecosystems
Do something in the spaces that they are in

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Earth Day is Every Day.

The video says “we are our environment.” What do you think that means in daily life?
What is one environmental priority you think should come first in your community, and why?
Do you agree that “every little bit counts”? Give an example from your own life or city.
How can people with fewer “privileges and means” still make an environmental impact?