Phase 1: To the Trash

For this file, you will be going on a little scavenger hunt. But this is not your ordinary treasure hunt, instead the treasure you seek will be trash. 

Prep:

You'll need rubber gloves. 

You will be divided into small groups of 4-5 students by your teacher. 

Step 1: 

When your group is called, you may leave the classroom to go look for trash around your school. 

Each group member of the group should select one piece of trash. Keep in mind, where you found your piece of trash.
For example, the cafeteria, the library, the sidewalk, the football field. 

After each member of your group has a piece of trash, return to the classroom.  
 

Phase 2: Tell the Story of Your Trash Item

Research your piece of trash. 

Go to the Resources tab at the top of the page to find links that will help you learn more about your object and where it came from. 
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Feel, touch, smell, personify your item. What signal is it sending? What's its story?
 

   To complete this file you will need to create a story for your item of trash. Where did it come from? How did it get where you found it? What was it used for? Use the texture, color, and shape to add details to your story. This may be a work of fiction but try to use some of the resources to inform your story. 

CLICK HERE for examples

THE FINAL STEP

Take a picture of your piece of trash and write a 3-5 sentence story about item.  For the picture is there a way to further illustrate the story? Think about the placement and context of your object within the picture.   Submit your picture and story to Googleclassrom. 

Go around your group and share your trash's story. 
Discuss with the group, how objects differ than humans, what are some similarities?
​How and why do humans use objects? 
What does it mean to throw something away?  

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