Toilets throughout history - Axel learnt about the different ways humans have sought to dispose of their poops. Looked at how the toilet has evolved over centuries from a hole in the ground to a high tech appliance! Read about the pit toilets of Mesopotamia, chamber pots, the ancient Roman public latrines, the castle’s garderobe, the first flushing toilet and the float valve.

English Language Arts

• Axel learned about the different ways humans have sought to dispose of their waste throughout history.
• Axel explored the evolution of toilets from basic holes in the ground to high-tech appliances.
• Axel read about various historical toilets such as pit toilets, chamber pots, public latrines, and castle garderobes.
• Axel discovered the invention of the first flushing toilet and the float valve.

Encourage Axel to continue developing his English Language Arts skills by writing a creative story or essay about the history of toilets. He can include the information he learned about different types of toilets and their evolution. This will allow him to practice his writing skills while further exploring the topic.

Book Recommendations

• The Toilet: An Unspoken History by Harvey Molotch: Explores the social and cultural significance of toilets throughout history.
• Toilets: A Spotter's Guide by Lonely Planet: Provides a lighthearted yet informative look at toilets around the world, including historical toilets.
• The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters by Rose George: Delves into the global sanitation crisis and the importance of proper waste disposal.