"Tuyen's Tremendous Trash Tour"
Ebooks
Grades1, 2, 3, 4, 5Science, English Language Arts
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What it is
- In this digital picture book, Tuyen and Earthly tour Vietnam and learn about different types of waste and where they end up.
- By reading this book, students learn about the consequences of improper waste disposal on the environment.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The story is told with beautiful illustrations that make it an engaging book to read.
- It contains a glossary of 12 items that could facilitate the assimilation of the text.
Additional Prerequisites
- The storybook can be made available on student devices or projected for the class.
Differentiation
- Students can write about and share any lessons or takeaways from the story.
- Students can investigate where and how different types of waste are disposed of in their community.
- Students can write their own stories or draw pictures about how to properly dispose of waste and share these with their family or community.
- Students may enjoy some of the other stories from this series:
From the scientist review
The resource provides clear insights on various types of waste and methods of handling waste, including separation, treatment, recycling, and reuse to improve human health, soil health, and to sustain plants and other living organisms in the environment. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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