| The Reducing, Reusing, Recycling and Rethinking Musical
"The assembly received rave reviews from the teachers and students. Everyone was amazed at the professional quality of the production. Teachers were quite impressed with the lyrics of the songs and humor."
- Gisela Castanon, Principal, Alice M. Birney Elementary
"The Brawley school children that were lucky enough to attend the performances today
had a great time!
Professor Tuba
and Obediah were hilarious! The
music was fantastic. Great!"
- Michelle Ochs, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
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| All That Trash is a musical-comedy show that entertains and educates children with solid science and common sense. This show has no political agenda, because solutions and conclusions are obvious; it is better to conserve our valuable natural resources by reducing consumption and reusing products.
The performers use song, humor and audience participation to communicate and demonstrate concepts about conservation and science. We have a beautiful planet worth preserving.
All That Trash also supports several of the California State Department of Education science content standards for grades K-6. In a fun way, students will learn!
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- Resources from Earth that are used in everyday life and understand that many resources can be conserved.
- Decomposers, including many fungi, insects, and microorganisms, recycle matter from dead plants and animals.
- The natural origin of the materials used to make common objects.
- Living things cause changes in the environment in which they live: some of these changes are detrimental to the organism or other organisms, and some are beneficial.
WHAT SCHOOLS ARE SAYING:
"This was one of the best assemblies we have
ever had at our school."
- Cindy Davis, kindergarten teacher, Norwood Elem., El Monte
"I loved it! My 'too cool for school' 4th graders
were very engaged. Kudos to you."
- Sofia Rogers, fourth grade teacher, Cleveland Elem., Pasadena
"Visuals were great! The music was so much fun. Thank you. What a treat."
- kindergarten teacher, Paddison Elementary School
"Outstanding show! The students were all engaged along with the teachers." - first grade teacher, 232nd Place Elementary School
"Loved it! Renewed my desire to RESUSE!"
- first grade teacher, Stanton Elementary, Glendora
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| Program length: approximately 45 min. for elementary school assemblies or 60 min. for theatre performances or.For booking information: scheduling@showsthatteach.com
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CREDITS
Written and produced by Mark Beckwith
Edited and co-directed by Michael "Tuba" Heatherton
All songs by M. Beckwith
Photos and art direction by Peggy Cameron
Many thanks to the following professionals who have offered invaluable information and suggestions:
Rupam Soni, Senior Engineer - Public Education and Outreach, LACSD
Nick Lapis, Policy Associate - Californians Against Waste
Don Avila, Information Officer - LACSD
Nick Morell - County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Sam Pedroza - County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Marilee Flannery, Nature Center Director - Effie Yeaw Nature Center
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