https://padlet.com/j722dean/eyl285mltx6c Overcoming Obstacles- Big Idea Text Set en-us 2016-07-31 20:28:44 UTC 2025-11-09 14:26:59 UTC hello@padlet.com j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/eyl285mltx6c/wish/117248917 By William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer
Engagements
Discussion-
1. What were some of the causes the hardship that William's family experienced?
2. How would you feel if your family said they did not have enough money to send you to school?
3. What are some ways that we might be able to help people like William's family?
Science Extensions
1. Read Wonderopolis article What Is a Windfarm?  and watch the video.
http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-is-a-wind-farm
2. Build a mini windmill in the classroom.
http://amasci.com/amateur/coilgen.html


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Engagements
Discussion
1. How would you feel if your family did not have enough money to send you to school?
2. Is it fair that there are children in the world who don't get to school?
3. Is there anything we could do to help children facing these circumstances?
Writing Activity
With support draft a letter to the school that tells other students and teachers about Beatrice and other children in the world who are unable to go to school. Tell them how a the gift of a goat changed Beatrice's life and allowed her to finally go to school.
Fundraiser
Come up with a class fundraiser and use the letter to try to raise enough money to buy a goat or another animal from Heifer International. The price of a goat is 120 dollars. http://www.heifer.org/


]]> 2016-07-31 20:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/j722dean/eyl285mltx6c/wish/117249298 j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/eyl285mltx6c/wish/117250975 By Katie Smith Milway
Engagements
Discussion
1. What were some of the things that Kojo was able to do as a result of the loan he got from his mother?
2. Can children make a difference in the world even as 2nd graders?
3. How could we help people facing similar circumstances.
Cultural X-Ray
Have students complete a cultural x-ray that focuses on the main character Kojo.
Writing Activity
Have students write a short letter (with support) that explains what Kojo was able to do as a result of a small loan.
Fundraiser 
Come up with a fundraising idea to fund a small microloan to someone in a different country who needs a small loan to pursue their dreams just as Kojo did. 

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Engagements
Discussion
1. What was Concepcion able to accomplish by following her grandmother's advice.
2. If you were going through similar circumstances would you help other like Concepcion did or keep the food for yourself?
3. How could we help people facing similar circumstances?
Science Extensions
1.Read Wonderopolis article How Do Seeds Sprout? and watch included videos.
http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-do-seeds-sprout
2. Plant a small garden outside or inside the classroom using cups.
Writing Activity
Students can write a letter or informational writing piece telling other children how to make a garden and save seeds to ensure that they can plant the garden again the next yeah.
Additional Reading
Have students read the Reading A-Z text George Washington Carver by Cynthia Kennedy Henzel and have students compare and contrast the stories. Have students consider how both made a difference in the world by teaching others about farming. ]]> 2016-07-31 22:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/j722dean/eyl285mltx6c/wish/117251838 j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/eyl285mltx6c/wish/117253109 Rafe Martin
Engagements
Discussion
1. Does this story remind you of any other stories you have heard?
2. Why did the Invisible Being choose the Rough Face girl instead of her sisters who were prettier and had nicer clothes?
3. Have you ever seen someone treat someone badly because of what they wear or how they look?
4. How can we help someone who is being mistreated?
Additional Reading
1. Read additional versions of the Cinderella story including the traditional story.
2. Compare and contrast the story looking for similarities and differences.
Cultural X-Ray
Have students complete a cultural X-Ray activity for the Rough Face girl, her sisters, and the Invisible Being. Compare and discuss the characters. ]]> 2016-07-31 22:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/j722dean/eyl285mltx6c/wish/117253109 j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/eyl285mltx6c/wish/117257634 By Katie Smith Milway
Engagements
Discussion
1. How was Maria Luz able to help her family and her town?
2. Why was her family having trouble with farming?
3. How can we help people who are having the same difficulties?
Cultural X-Ray
Make a cultural x-ray for Maria Luz and Don Pedro.
Compost Reading
Read Wonderopolis article What Is Compost?  and watch the videos that go along with it.
http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-is-compost
Writing Activity
Have students write to a farmer in Maria Luz's village and tell them what they can do to help improve their farming.

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Engagements
Discussion
1. What were some of the difficulties that Abraham Lincoln faced as a child?
2. How was Abraham Lincoln able to become successful and change the world?
3. What can we learn from Abraham Lincoln?
BrainPop Video
Watch the video about Abraham Lincoln and discuss.
https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/biographies/abrahamlincoln/preview.weml
Additional Reading
Read the Raz-Kids eBook Lincoln Loved to Learn to find out more about what life was like for Abraham Lincoln as a child.
https://www.raz-kids.com/main/BookDetail/id/2361/from/quizroom]]> 2016-08-01 00:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/j722dean/eyl285mltx6c/wish/117259554 j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/eyl285mltx6c/wish/117260951 by Tony Johnston
Engagements
Discussion
1. What were some of the obstacles that Juan faced in Angel City?
2. What helped Juan get through these challenges?
3. What would you say to Juan if you could speak to him?
Peace Circle Activity
Hold a peace circle with students. Ask students if they have any connections to the book that they would like to share. Ask if anyone has ever had to go through something difficult and what they did to make it through.

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Engagements
Discussion
1. Why do you think Abuelo had to wait around to find work for the day?
2. What did Abuelo do when he found out they made a mistake?
3. How did Abuelo's actions help him?
Additional Reading
1. Read the Raz-Kids eBook Childhood Stories of George Washington and discuss the similarities between George Washington and Abuelo when it came to making mistakes.
https://www.raz-kids.com/main/BookDetail/id/50/from/quizroom
Social Emotional Activity
Have students share a time when they made a mistake. Ask students what they did to make it right. Model how to apologize to someone and make amends just as Abuelo did. Practice this skill with scenarios that students can act out. 

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