We recently took Worse Than Poop! for a test spin with a science classroom in Menlo Park. Joanne Tinkham shared the film with her 6th graders, and I asked her to report back on the experience. Sixth grade is when the Next Generation Science Standards focus on climate change - and I wanted to be sure the film would work for that age group. This is what Mrs. Tinkham and her students had to say:
“This video was made for 6th graders (and 6th grade teachers!)”
Sixth graders assessing Worse Than Poop! as a teaching tool.
“It was pooptastic! And put this issue into poopspective.”
“It really made me think about how much cars pollute the atmosphere. It inspired me to walk more. The animation and sound effects were adorable.”
“The poop reference was a bit much because it made poop look bad and poop is important as a fertilizer.”
Sixth grade science students watching Worse Than Poop!
I have to say that Niko is absolutely right: poop can indeed be put to good use. The ‘poop bus’ in Bristol is a perfect example - and someone just told me about a similar endeavor happening in Estonia. One man’s poop is another man’s fuel.
It all, as Hunter would say, depends on your poopspective.