CONGRATULATIONS!You are done with your training. Now that you

have learnt about what you can do to save the Earth, you need to apply it! Complete the

pledge below.

I,

(name)

as Earth Hero and ruler of

(nation name),

Championing the 3Rs — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Using water wisely

Saving electricity by turning off appliances when not in use

pledge to do my part for the environment by

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Colour our world

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Without animals and plants, our environment would be a lot less colourful than it is today.

Add some colour to this page!

Yellow-crested Cockatoo

Asiastic Softshell Turtle

Painted Indonesian Treefrog

Sunda Pangolin

Greater Slow Loris

EARTH HERO,IN DANGER! YOUR PLANET IS

RECYCLING SONG

For too long, human actions have damaged the environment, endangered wildlife and drastically

changed the weather. In order to be an effective Earth Hero, you will need to undergo training to gain the relevant knowledge and know-how. Complete these

simple activities and equip yourself as an Earth Hero!

Tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb

Crush the paper, put it inPut it in, put it in

Crush the paper, put it inIn the recycling bin

Wash the bottle, put it inPut it in, put it in

Wash the bottle, put it inIn the recycling bin

Collect the can, put it inPut it in, put it in

Collect the can, put it inIn the recycling bin

We work hard to save the EarthSave the Earth, save the Earth

We work hard to save the EarthLet’s all do our part!

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PAPERPAPER METAL PLASTIC TRASH

Does this item belong in the trash or in the recycling bin? Match the items to the correct bin!

Word Whiz Bin It!

Every green-living warrior needs to know these words. Trace the words below and learn a new

word today!

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BottlePlastic Bag

Switch

Light FanTap

Bin PaperCan

1 Monitor Lizard 3 Frogs 4 Butterflies 5 Mudskippers2 Crabs

Crack the Code!

You have received a message with instructions on how to reboot the Earth but it has been jumbled up. Rearrange these phrases to learn what you must do

to save the Earth.

1 drceue awtse.R u w t .

P n m r t e .

Fi s s i a l e r s c s.

C e t n u l h bi o w dl .

2 ocservne eth aralunt asibtaht fo iedwflli.

3 nlpta oemr ester.

4 dfin slinubetasa egrnye ecsurso.

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Animals are losing their homes to make space for buildings and people. Thankfully, protected areas such as reserves ensure that animals still have a place to stay. Spot these

animals which call the wetlands their home!

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Discover the wonders of nature by visiting the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and learn about various flora

and fauna that call Singapore home.

Search and Find

Read a book about endangered

animals

Read a book about

climate change

Read a book about animal

habitats

Read about NEA’s Go Green Tips

Read a book about sustainable

living

Do research about one

endangered animal

Visit one place in Singapore

that lies below sea level

Visit a local community

garden

Talk to a friend about an

endangered animal

Visit the Singapore

Botanic Gardens

Recycle five plastic or

glass items

Visit an animal shelter or nature

reserve

Instead of riding in a car, choose to take public

transport to one destination

Encourage your friend to recycle

Instead of riding in a car, choose to walk to one

destination

Reuse a plastic

bag

Read a book about green

energy sources (e.g solar power)

Upcycle an object

Spot ten solar panels

Go on a hike

Do not set your air-conditioning temperature

below 25 degrees for 1 week

Take a shower in under 5 minutes

Go without air-conditioning

for one day

Avoid using disposable

plastic straws for one week

Visit City Square Mall, Singapore’s first

eco-mall

Complete 5 tasks in a row and shout, “Bingo”. Well done, Earth Hero!

Bingo!

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Disappearing Acts: A Search-and-Find Book of Endangered AnimalsAuthor: Isabella BunnellCall No.: JP 333.95 BUN

All Rights Reserved, Cicada Books; London; 2016.

This wonderfully illustrated search-and-find book is filled with detailed illustrations of various habitats, and features many threatened animal species such as the snow leopard, dugong and orangutan. Read the glossary to find out more about each animal and why it is endangered.

Would you like to save endangered animals, protect our precious forests and keep our environment clean and safe? Read this book and find out how you can help!

The Great Big Green BookAuthor: Mary HoffmanCall No.: JP 363.7 HOF

Copyright©2015 Francis Lincoln Children’s Books, London 2015.

Uh-oh! The bees have buzzed off and now the minibeasts are in a pickle. Who will pollinate the fruit and flowers? It’s up to three brave bugs to bring those buzzy bees back!

When the Bees Buzzed Off!Author: Lula BellCall No.: JP BEL

Copyright©2018 Little Tiger Press, London 2018.

Tigers are in trouble! That’s what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them and Teddy, the enchanted dog, to a forest in India. Can Jack and Annie find a way to help? Or will a fierce tiger eat them instead?

Tigers at TwilightAuthor: Mary Pope Osborne Call No.: JS OSB

Copyright©1999 Random House, New York 1999.

(This book is also available on eReads at www.nlb.gov.sg)

“Recycle. Reduce. Reuse.” This familiar phrase is a reminder of our responsibility in creating a sustainable world. This title provides readers with an in-depth look at the importance of recycling and conserving. They’ll learn the different methods people use to recycle and conserve resources and the impact these efforts have on Earth. Most importantly, they’ll learn what they can do to protect our planet.

Recycling, Reusing and ConservingAuthor: Devi Puri Call No.: 363.72 PUR

Copyright©2017 PowerKids Press, New York 2017.

Discover everything you ever wanted to know about the environment and the world around you. Find out about the Earth’s varied habitats, waste and pollution, the climate crisis and global conservation efforts.

50 Things You Should Know About the EnvironmentAuthor: Jen Green Call No.: J 363.7 GRE

Copyright©2016 QED Publishing, London 2016.

Fossil fuels have powered our lives for thousands of years. Our use of fossil fuels leads to carbon dioxide-overload in the atmosphere- making our planet hotter than ever! Earth is running out of these natural resources and scientists are searching for more sustainable forms of energy that will secure our planet’s future.

Burning Out: Energy from Fossil FuelsAuthor: Nancy Dickman Call No.: J 333.8 DIC

All Rights Reserved, Crabtree Publishing Company 2016.

This book provides inspiration to help you turn your trash into treasure with step-by-step instructions. Unleash your creativity and save the environment at the same time by learning how to reduce, reuse and recycle!

Nature CraftsAuthor: Ruth Owen Call No.: J 745.5 OWE

All Rights Reserved, PowerKids Press, 2014.

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