I was thinking about how when the museum eventually comes to fruition, how important it would be to have a children's section. Then, I remembered this clip I'd seen on Sesame Street that I adored as a kid and was truly my first introduction of what happens to our garbage. I was pleased that it was so easy to find! Take a gander! I bet many of you have seen it. But I thought I'd share it to show you how cool it is when things that are made to educate kids are entertaining and successful. I was surprised by how much it moved me- I think it's the nostalgia of seeing all those shots of NYC in the 80s. By the way, I'm pretty sure that's good old Fresh Kills in the video.
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Comments (3)
I work at a preschool and the first mention of the DSNY museum to parents was a hit! They wanted to know when it opens. The museum could have some incredible interactive elements for children, such as a recycling sorting area, trying on the uniform or a virtual truck driving experience.
Posted by Lindsey Daniel | November 6, 2007 9:09 PM
Posted on November 6, 2007 21:09
That's a good idea Kelly. I'm not sure if anyone in our class is specifically covering children's literature that relates to sanitation though the books have been flying around class (I also remember Robin saying that one of the books that seemed pretty harmless to me was a little offensive because it called sanitation workers "garbage men" so I guess there are some issues that would need to be considered) but at the very least, it could be nice to have a couple of those books on display as, like you said, something for the children of sanitation workers that may see our exhibit: maybe a chronology of that type of children's literature? I guess it's something to run by Haidy and Robin and the rest of the clas . . .
Posted by Maya | October 28, 2007 2:42 PM
Posted on October 28, 2007 14:42
What a great way to show kids what happens to our trash once it leaves our homes! The song was quite catchy too! Maya, I also think it would be a good idea to have a children's section in the exhibit. And if we did, maybe we could also display those children's books about trash that Erica talked about in her ethnography? This way, if say, some of the sanitation workers come to our exhibit and bring their families, the younger audience could have something to relate to and it would be more effective for them.
Posted by Kelly Rangel | October 28, 2007 12:29 AM
Posted on October 28, 2007 00:29