We all live in one big world

We share one great sun

We all breathe clean fresh air

We all need clear water to survive

Know your earth, know it well

Teach the children of the world so they can tell

about the sun above the ocean

every creature great and small

Know your earth, know it well.

There are changes all around us

depletion of our animals and trees

Landfills by the thousands

diverted rivers change our destiny

Know your earth, know it well

Teach the children of the world so they can tell

about the trees of the forest

for mountains that stand tall

Know your earth, know it well.

Before the sun sets, over the horizon

Let’s teach the little children how to care

for only they can make a difference

to know their earth and know it well.

Know your earth, know it well

Teach the children of the world so they can tell

about the lakes, rivers, and valleys

for the deserts, hills, and plains

Know your earth, know it well.

About the trees of the forest

the mountains that stand tall

Know your earth, know it well.

About the sun above the ocean

every creature great and small

Know your earth, know it well.

Note: Ben composed this song for the finale at the 1993 Alliance Summer Geography Institute.