Description

Garbology is Lesson 1 from "Buy, Use, Toss? A Closer Look at the Things We Buy". In this lesson, students first analyze typical contents of a North American trash can in order to define “luxury” and “necessity” for themselves. They read a short article about trash typically found in a modern dump in North America. Using information from this reading, students will draw conclusions about how these artefacts reflect the lifestyle of those who used and disposed of the items.

Time Required: 45 minutes

Language: English