Arbor Day - EP 6620

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EE for Kids Series http://www.peachebooks.com Arbor Day

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http://www.peachebooks.com Title – Arbor Day By C Bohannon-Brown EP #6620 Published by Peach e~Books Georgia www.peachebooks.com All rights reserved. This publication may be reproduced by educators, parents, and students for educational purposes only. Commercial duplication is prohibited. © Peach e~Books April 27, 2011

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http://www.peachebooks.com Georgia Performance Standard: S ocial S tudies-Kindergarten- H istory- 1 st Standard ( SSKH1 ) ___________________________________________________ Kindergarteners will identify the purpose of national holidays and describe the people or events celebrated. ___________________________________________________ Title: Arbor Day By C Bohannon-Brown Published by Peach e~Books Georgia www.peachebooks.com © Peach e~Books April 27, 2011

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Arbor Day is an international holiday that encourages the planting and care of trees. http://www.peachebooks.com

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It is a time when many people take part in efforts to repopulate local forests and other areas. http://www.peachebooks.com

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In the United States, Arbor Day is recognized nationally on the last Friday in April. http://www.peachebooks.com X

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However, many of our 50 states have special celebrations for trees on days other than that day. http://www.peachebooks.com

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In Georgia (USA) , Arbor Day is recognized on the third Friday in February. http://www.peachebooks.com Georgia’s state tree is the Live Oak.

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Residents of North Dakota celebrate Arbor Day, on the first Friday in May. http://www.peachebooks.com North Dakota’s state tree is the American Elm.

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http://www.peachebooks.com Around the world, more than 30 countries honor the importance of trees, during special celebrations.

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The people of Japan celebrate Greenery Day, in late April. This is the time when their Emperor and Empress plant a tree and seeds, as symbols of renewed life. http://www.peachebooks.com Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko

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In Mexico , Dia del Arbol (Day of the Tree) or National Tree Day is celebrated on the second Thursday in July. http://www.peachebooks.com

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Around the world, Arbor Day is a special celebration of trees enjoyed by people of all ages. http://www.peachebooks.com

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http://www.peachebooks.com Thank you to the following on-line resources: Cover Photos http://www.interweb.in/pc-wallpapers/18884-nature-wallpaper-2.html http://www.momlogic.com/2009/04/family_bonding_on_volunteer_va.php *Squatting child by Cynthia Bohannon-Brown Happy Arbor Day image http://www.arborday.org/arborday/celebrate.cfm Earth http://www.peterrussell.com/Earth/index.php INFORMATION SOURCE: Arbor Day in the United States http://www.arborday.org/arborday/arborDayDates.cfm Arbor Day Around the World http://www.gdrc.org/uem/ee/tbilisi.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbor_Day Greenery Day in Japan http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/japan/greenery_day.asp

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http://www.peachebooks.com Thank you to the following on-line resources: Other Photos http://ecotravelnews.blogspot.com/2008/07/mexico-tree-planting-drive-to-combat.html http://www.sgiquarterly.org/news2009Oct-9.html http://www.bajainsider.com/baja-life/immigration/becomingamexicancitizen.htm http://www.faqs.org/photo-dict/phrase/1441/Japan%27s-flag.html http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2008-12/03/content_7267874.htm http://indiranac.lookingforwhitman.org/ http://visionarygleam.wordpress.com/2011/01/22/winter-interest-seriously/ http://www.meridian.k12.il.us/Middle%20School/student_work/webpages_taylor/americanelm.html http://divinitypraisedance.com/okwbec/50-States http://www.chicagotrees.net/gallery/north-grand-high-school/ http://www.arborday.org/arborday/celebrate.cfm http://www.times-herald.com/Local/Newnan-holds-Arbor-Day-events-at-local-schools--1608604 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2184296/wake-forest-nc-arbor-day-celebration-march-17 http://www.stlouispark.org/events/earth-day-and-arbor-day-celebration.html http://www.worldmapsinfo.com/map-of-georgia-usa-northamerica.html http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/calendar/images/april_03.gif INFORMATION SOURCE: International Tree Celebrations https://www.arbopals.com/trees/holidays Dia del Arbol - Mexico http://www.epa.gov/Border2012/success/nuevo-laredo/tamaulipas-2009.html