Here Comes The Garbage Barge
Book details
Author: Jonah Winter
Topic: Garbage Disposal
Summary:
This story is about a community that struggles to dispose of their garbage.
Teaching Ideas
Free teaching resources for this book are available below. This includes:
- a Youtube link to a recording of the book
- a lesson plan with suggested activities
- a PowerPoint presentation for teachers
- a student worksheet
Youtube Video: Here Comes the Garbage Barge
Teaching Resources:
Ideal for: Primary school
Curriculum Links: Science, Literacy, Social Studies.
Literacy Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking.
In this lesson, students learn about garbage disposal and read 'Here Comes the Garbage Barge' by Jonah Winter.
Students then identify and document the stages of waste disposal in their community.
