Earth Day Cantonese and Traditional Chinese Resources 世界地球日粵語繁體教材

Earth Day is annually celebrated on April 22nd, with the aim of raising awareness about environmental issues and driving action for environmental protection. Started in 1970 in the U.S., it is now a global movement. It covers a broad range if topics and issues including climate changes and pollution, recycling, various environment movements and awareness programs, conserving natural resources, protecting endangered species, and moving towards a sustainable future. Earth Day is now widely recognized as the largest secular observance in the world, observed by more than a billion people each year.

Every earth day is marked with a specific theme each year. Here are some of the past years’ themes.

2019 – “Protect Our Species” 與野共生 yu5 je5 gung6 saang1
2020 – “Climate Action” 氣候行動 hei3 hau6 hang4 dung6
2021 – “Restore Our Earth” 修復我們的地球 sau1 fuk6 ngo5 mun4 dik1 dei6 kau4
2022 – “Invest In Our Planet” 投資我們的星球 tau4 zi1 ngo5 mun4 dik1 sing1 kau4

With all that is happening in the world, I encourage everyone to learn more about environmental issues, and remember that we can make a difference by what we do.

Here are some Cantonese and Traditional Chinese resources:

Cantonese Vocabulary

I compiled a 7 pager of Earth Day and environment related phrases in Cantonese with English translation. The free printable can be downloaded here.

Cantonese Videos

Located on this blogpost – Earth Day Cantonese Videos 世界地球日粵語短片

Free eBooks

Picture eBooks about Sustainability

Here are three books by the Environmental Campaign Committee (Hong Kong) available for download here :

The books are in PDF format

《企鵝神探破大案》 enhance the awareness of the ′′ waste reduction ′′ of pre-school children
《出發吧！箭豬波波》– introducing 10 species of Hong Kong wildlife
《大嘥鬼變乖了》– inspires children not to waste

Picture eBooks about Nature and Conservation

The Conservation Series保育系列 consists of 4 bilingual eBooks featuring “Whiskers & Friends” 《威威與好友》。 These are produced by Ocean Park, Ocean Park Conservation Foundation (OPCFHK) and Modern Education Research Society, with the aim of training the next generation of conservation advocates. The Kindergarten Educational Kit that includes teaching plans, worksheets and games.

Deep Sea Adventure 深海歷險記
Polar Sports Challenge 冰極運動會
Where Has the Water Gone? 消失的水源
Journey to the Jungle of Giants 巨人森林之旅

They have also produced an ebook as part of their 5 Senses Discovery Series 五感發現系列– “Redd and the Nature Guardians” 《小紅熊和自然守護隊》about using your five senses and to explore the wonders of nature! This is part of an education kit that also includes video, teaching guides and a worksheet.

POWER YOU Storybooks about electricity and energy conservation

These 5 picture books, published by CLP (a power utility) are available in Chinese. Each book is 20 pages and can be downloaded as a PDF

Electricity And Me 電力與我: Storybook
The Power Journey 電力旅程 : Storybook
Resources Conservation 珍惜資源 : Storybook
Importance of Electricity 重要的電力 Storybook
Low-carbon Living 減碳生活 Storybook

Climate Change eBooks from Hong Kong Observatory

The Climate Has Changed, What Should We Do? English| 氣候變了怎麼辦？Chinese

Geography E-learning Package about Climate Change (English)| 地理電子學習教材套：氣候變化 (Chinese)

Friends of the Earth

They have two publications available for free download (probably suited for older kids). Please note the date of publication, that these books are slightly dated (but still very informative).

綠遊首爾 – Green travel in Seoul
台灣有金執 – Learn about Taiwan’s waste sorting

There are lots more eBooks, factsheets and other publications available – please scroll down to the bottom for Useful Links.

Games, Worksheets and Craft Activities

Earth Day Bingo by Sweet Note Learning

2. Vocabulary Cards by Michigan Cantonese Storytime

3. Sorting activity by Bai Bai

Download link is within the Facebook post. (Please note this activity is based on the Taiwanese waste sorting system).

4. CHALK Academy Earth Day Activities

Free printable download within the blogpost.