Round Rock ISD Earth Week 2023

What is Earth Week all about? Earth Day started in 1970, striving for sustainable practices and responsible use of natural resources. Please join us for Round Rock ISD’s first Earth Day and don’t forget to tag & share your activities.

Watt Watchers of Texas is a state-sponsored STEM program to help boost energy literacy for K-12 students and help schools & households save money by saving energy. Through the program, students, teachers, and families will have access to energy saving tips, activities, and lessons. Launched in 1985, Watt Watchers of Texas is an updated resource that builds upon the original beloved program and provides a modern look at energy, sustainability and conservation. So dive in and start exploring—because Texas is too good to waste!

Take Care of Texas – All Texans have a part to play in preserving our exceptional quality of life. This campaign raises awareness of how each of us can make our state a better place to live, work, and play. Everyone’s first step to Take Care of Texas is to learn about ways to get involved. Explore our website to find simple ways to Take Care of Texas in your daily life, order free publications and educational materials for kids and adults, and get involved in the Take Care of Texas community. Want to get more involved, take a look at the Resources for Community Involvement page.

Don’t Mess with Texas – For over thirty-five years, the Don’t mess with Texas® campaign (along with a lot of our very famous friends) has taught Texans the real cost of littering. Whether the message appears on a billboard, TV, or a screen, we’re proud of our advertising and the impact it has had on helping reduce litter in Texas.

EPA: National Service Center for Environmental Publications – use the “Search Publications” box to find what would compliment your lesson plans.

Recycle EPA – Learn how reducing, reusing and recycling can help you, your community, and the environment by saving money, energy & natural resources.

Thirst for Power field trip on demand via the Paramount Theatre in Austin (free for schools until May 31, 2023. Once you register, the movie will begin) – Water and energy are the two fundamental components of a society, and they are interconnected. Thirst for Power, shot on location across France, California, and Texas, explores the history of civilization’s quest to procure water and energy — from ancient Roman aqueducts in Europe to modern America’s vast hydroelectric infrastructure. The documentary combines anecdotes and personal stories with insights into the latest science of energy and water, and identifies a hopeful path toward wise long-range water-energy decisions and a more reliable and abundant future for humanity.

Keep Austin Beautiful At Home Learning – During this ever-changing time, we understand the need for continued environmental learning, awareness, and action. The Keep Austin Beautiful team has adapted our education programming to accommodate out-of-school settings, multi-age levels, and group sizes to provide fun and engaging activities for every student and adult to enjoy.