Earth Day Activities: History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz
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Help your students work on their reading comprehension skills while learning all about Earth Day with this reading comprehension activity. Including a detailed passage on Earth Day history from inception to present day, and an accompanying quiz with answer key, this handy, no-prep activity is a great way to introduce your students to Earth Day!

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  • Identify key facts about Earth Day history from inception to present day
  • Find key information about Earth Day in the text
  • Complete a quiz to test their comprehension of the text.

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