Earth Hour – We can make a difference

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu

In 2007, the people of Sydney initiated Earth Hour to try and save a little of the energy being taken out of the earth. Over 2 million residents and 2000 business took part recording a 10.2% reduction of energy across the city.

Now in 2008, it has gone global, with over 24 cities world wide participating. This weekend, March 29 at 8pm is Earth Hour for 2008. All they ask is to turn off your lights and any unused appliances for one hour. The idea is to also educate and create awareness – saving energy all through the year – not just during Earth Hour.

Read more about Earth Hour here at the official website.

Lesson plans and activities:

Kids “Create your Future” – lots of ideas to get you thinking

Tiki the Penguin – Climate Change for Kids – 12 things you can do to help stop global warming

ManagEnergy Kids Corner – interactive and downloads on sustainable energy

NSTA Source Reduction Curriculum – pdf file for middle school

Adventure Ecology – interactive (register for free)

Carbon Control

Energy Quest Room – interactive

Spread the word and see how much we can do to preserve this beautiful world that Allah has given us.