85+ ‘Our Planet’ Writing Prompts
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Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Write about your opinion on the possibility of extraterrestrial life in the universe.
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Protecting Our Planet
Write about a particular endangered animal and the possible ways to protect it.
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Earth’s Testament
Visualize and describe a piece of literature where Earth is narrating its own story.
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Journey to the Stars
Write a story of a space adventure, starting each line with “In the spaceship, we…”.
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Simple Steps, Huge Impact
Write about small habits we can incorporate into our daily lives to become more eco-friendly.
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Intergalactic Altercation
Imagine a superhero from Earth transported to another planet and describe the conflicts they face.
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Lost in Space
Imagine you’re a kid who wakes up one morning to find yourself in space. Write a story about your adventures.
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Recycling Revolution
Imagine a world where everyone suddenly stopped recycling. How would it affect our planet and society? What solutions can you…
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Laws of Mother Nature
Discuss a law you would like to see implemented around the globe that would aid in Earth’s protection.
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Letter to Future Generations
Write a letter to a future generation, sharing your hopes, fears, and advice for preserving the earth.
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The Earth’s Biography
Compose a biographical narrative for Mother Earth from her earliest days till now.
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Natural Inspiration
Pick an aspect of nature you observe daily and elaborate on how it contributes to your well-being.
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Interdimensional North Pole
Consider the North Pole not as an earthly place, but as part of a different dimension only accessible on Christmas…
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Planetary Empathy
Describe how your understanding and empathy towards our planet has changed or evolved since the past Earth Day.
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Personal Eco-Footprint
Recall the actions from the past year that have decreased your ecological footprint.
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Future’s Window
Imagine you could see into the future, exactly 50 years from now. Describe what our planet looks like, based on…
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The Earth Day Pledge
Draft a pledge for Earth Day that encapsulates your commitment to preserving our planet.
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Environment Watch
Explore a significant recent event related to environmental conservation and discuss its impact.
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The Alien Perspective
Imagine being an alien from one of the planets. Write about what you observe when you first visit Earth.
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Environmental Responsibility
Imagine a world where everyone takes action to protect our planet. Describe what it looks like and how it differs…
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The Time Capsule
Imagine opening a time capsule 50 years from now. What do you hope to tell future generation about the steps…
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The Natural Wonder Argument
Choose one natural wonder and compose a persuasive essay on why it should be preserved at all costs.
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Historic Earthkeeper
Select a figure from history who has contributed significantly to the preservation of our planet. Write an appreciation post for…
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Eco-Warrior’s Tale
Imagine that you are a superhero dedicated to protecting the environment and narrate a day in your life.
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My Earth Day Rituals
Describe the personal Earth Day traditions you follow or would like to establish.
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Voices of the Earth
Write a letter from Earth to its inhabitants, expressing her feelings and hopes.
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Climate Change Chronicles
Create a story revolving around multiple generations of a family, each experiencing the effects of climate change differently.
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An Alien’s Diary
Write an interview with an alien that has just landed on Earth, detailing their experiences and understanding of our planet.
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Blessing of the Animals
Write about a scenario where you organize an animal blessing ceremony on Earth Day.
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Earth Day Celebration Anthem
Imagine you are tasked with composing an anthem for Earth Day; write about the process.
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Earth as an Inanimate Person
Personify Earth and write a letter to it about why we celebrate Earth Day.
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Celebrations of Love: Earth Day and Valentine’s Day
Compare Earth Day and Valentine’s Day, looking at different expressions of love and care.
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April Holidays Gratitude
Reflect on the holidays that occur in April and why you are grateful for them.
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Endangered Species Epistle
Write a letter to a child of the future, explaining a now-extinct animal that was once common.
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Alien Pen Pal
Imagine becoming pen pals with an alien life form. How would you describe your daily life, our planet, and humanity…
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Frozen Eternity
Imagine a world where the entire Earth has become a frozen wasteland. How would life adapt and survive?
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Glacial Memories
Craft a narrative where the rings of an Antarctic ice core tell the story of Earth’s climatic past.
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Treestastic Oxygen Producers
Propose a hypothesis about how the world’s oxygen level might change if all trees suddenly disappeared, and after researching, present…
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Endangered Animals
Choose an endangered species, detail their characteristics, habitat and why they are in danger.
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The Meat Dilemma
Discuss the environmental impact of meat consumption and explore the benefits of a plant-based diet.
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The Story of a Raindrop
Trace the journey of a raindrop from cloud formation to returning to the sea.
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Lessons from the Ocean
Create a short story about a reef fish who teaches a scuba diver about the importance of oceans and marine…
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Caring for our Blue Planet
Write a narrative about your journey as an astronaut who witnessed the fragility of our planet from space.
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A Virtual Vacation
Imagine you can use virtual reality to travel anywhere in the world or universe. Describe your ideal trip.
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Message In A Bottle
Think about what message you’d like to send to the world about taking care of our planet. Write this message…
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Earth Diaries
Imagine you are Earth and you are writing a diary entry about how you are feeling. What would you say?
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Saving Our Planet Superhero
You have been given superpowers to help solve one environmental issue. What would your superpower be, and what problem would…
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Earth’s Gifts
Imagine Earth is a store and each natural resource is an item for sale. Describe the ‘store’ and the ‘products’.
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Exploring Our Planet
Write about your favorite natural place you’ve ever visited, and explain why it is meaningful to you.
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The Song of Seasons
Compose a poem that typifies the changing seasons and their significance to Earth Day.
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Converse with Mother Nature
Write a poem that captures a conversational exchange between you and Mother Earth.
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Raw Visions of Tomorrow
Compose a poem visualizing how our planet might look a hundred years from now.
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Bird’s Eye View
Write about Earth Day as seen from the perspective of a bird soaring high in the sky.
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Future Green Earth
Visualize and write about an optimistic scenario where humans have successfully made Earth greener.
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Earth’s Memoir
Write a memoir from Earth’s perspective, narrating the changes it has undergone over millions of years.
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Mother Earth’s Superhero
Craft a story where you or a character is a superhero whose main goal is to defend the Earth.
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Sacred Rainforests
Describe an excursion in a rainforest, highlighting the biodiversity and the dense vegetation.
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Space vs Ocean Exploration
Put forth an argument supporting why we should invest more in exploring space or our oceans.
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An Imaginary Journey
Imagine you’re a space explorer, describe what you might encounter on your extraordinary journey.
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Alien Artist
Design a graphic novel with an alien as a graphic artist looking for inspiration on Earth.
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Climate Change Controversy
Write a persuasive essay on the immediate need for comprehensive measures to combat climate change.
