The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by Lan Do https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm Made with a dash of wit. en-us 2017-01-12 17:13:00 UTC 2017-03-13 14:41:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png William Kamkwamba ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146858129 2017-01-12 17:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146858129 Africa ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146860010 2017-01-12 17:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146860010 Windmills ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146861217 2017-01-12 17:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146861217 ELA Terms ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146863185 Prologue- A preface or introductory part of a novel or poem.
Memoir- A record of events written by a person having intimate knowledge of them and based on personal experience. 
Theme- The main point/message of the reading.
Universal Theme- Is when a large range of readers relate to the theme.
Simile example- "By February, the stalks were wilted and hunched toward the ground like an old woman sweeping the dirt," (Kamkwamba 77). 
Personification example- "Whatever they told him, I'd find out soon enough," (Kamkwamba 78). 
Anemia- A condition where your blood doesn't make enough healthy red blood cells/hemoglobin.
Epilogue- The section at the end of a passage that serves as a comment or a conclusion to what has happened. 
Allusion- Something coming to mind without mentioning it directly. ]]> 2017-01-12 17:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146863185 Memoirs ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146863559 2017-01-12 17:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146863559 Magic/Juju ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146870072 2017-01-12 17:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146870072 African Culture ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146870367 2017-01-12 17:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146870367 Windmills Pt. 2 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146871386 2017-01-12 18:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146871386 Black Rhinos ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146873316 2017-01-12 18:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146873316 Chapters ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146875051 2017-01-12 18:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/146875051 Gule Wamkulu ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147093671 2017-01-13 16:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147093671 Reading Informational Text ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147094512 2017-01-13 16:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147094512 Memoirs Pt. 2 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147094844 2017-01-13 16:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147094844 Info Text Strategies ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147095433 2017-01-13 16:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147095433 Info Text Features ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147095532 2017-01-13 16:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147095532 Info Text Structures ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147095605 2017-01-13 16:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147095605 Gist ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147608334 Black Rhinos:
- Can be either lonely or territorial
-Can be active during day or night
Magic/Juju- The good and bad energy that surrounds everyone and impacts everyone's lives. 
Gulu Wamkulu- Masked people that dance and make sure the community is following the rules. ]]> 2017-01-17 17:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/147608334 Map Of Malawi ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148164050 2017-01-19 17:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148164050 Yao People ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148165933 2017-01-19 17:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148165933 Maize Farming ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148173271 2017-01-19 17:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148173271 Maize Farming Pt. 2 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148173838 2017-01-19 17:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148173838 Maize Farming Pt. 3 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148173990 2017-01-19 17:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148173990 Malawi Music ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148175943 2017-01-19 17:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148175943 Mangolomera ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148176704 Mangolomera- A form of magic that delivers superhuman strength. 
William: He wanted to have magic to fight the bullies that tortured him in school. Shabani told William that he could give him magic. He paid Shabani and endured pain to get Mangolomera. After 3 days, he started a fight with a boy twice his size and got beaten up. Turns out that the magic didn't work because William bathed.   
Lesson: William learned that magic has a lot of rules and you shouldn't use it for shellfish things. He was scared that his hands were gonna fall off. ]]> 2017-01-19 17:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148176704 COP ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148398865 Cult of Personality- A situation where a public figure purposely gets represented as an amazing person who everyone should love. 
Application- This applied to Banda because he did all these things like getting scholarships to universities and getting his medical degree. He also became a doctor and worked in England. People thought that he was this really good person with a lot of accomplishments.  ]]> 2017-01-20 16:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148398865 President Banda ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148406619 2017-01-20 16:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/148406619 Food Culture ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/149694866 Sustainable- Being able to stay the same for a certain period of time.
Ethical-  Dealing with morals or what's right and wrong. 
Feasible- Being able to accomplish. 
Benefits for eating grasshoppers- 
1. A lot of protein (about 20 grams) 
2. Can be used to treat diseases
3. Can be used to lure fish
4. Can be used to feed animals 
5. It's healthy and nutritious]]> 2017-01-26 17:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/149694866 Smarter EveryDay ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150200962 2017-01-30 12:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150200962 Farming Process ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150209792 During August to November, they dig new dirt rows using hoes. The first sign of rain is when they start planting. The first rain is usually by the first week of December. After two weeks if the rain is good, they put fertilizer on the seedlings. During May to September, there is a lot of Maize, but people start running out by December. December is when farmers need to buy fertilizer and seeds. They call January, "the hungry season" because farmers have to work the hardest they do all year with the least amount of food. Harvest time is in May. (Pgs. 73-76)  ]]> 2017-01-30 13:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150209792 Curiosity ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150212139 2017-01-30 13:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150212139 Bicycle Dynamo ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150629086 2017-01-31 18:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150629086 Bicycles Dynamo Pt. 2 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150630095 2017-01-31 18:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150630095 Currents ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150700762 Alternating Currents:
-Bidirectional current  
-Created by Nikola Tesla
-Ex= household appliances
-The voltage can be increased to be more efficient  
Direct Currents:
-Unidirectional current
-Created by Thomas Edison 
-Ex= computer software
-All the energy goes to one spot]]> 2017-01-31 21:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150700762 Alternating/Direct Current ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150703394 2017-01-31 22:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150703394 Deforestation in Malawi ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150703565 Deforestation- Destroying forests to have land for other uses. ]]> 2017-01-31 22:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150703565 Deforestation Article ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150708129 2017-01-31 22:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150708129 Deforestation Image ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150708361 2017-01-31 22:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150708361 Impending Famine ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150708605 Five Signs:
1. Unending drought
2. Government doesn't care
3. People are begging/working for food
4. People selling all their livestock
5. Food price highly increase ]]> 2017-01-31 22:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150708605 Corrupt Politicians/ Government ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150708691 Examples:
1. President Banda
2. President Muluzi 
3. Vietnamese government ]]> 2017-01-31 22:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150708691 Deforestation Summary ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150880137 Deforestation keeps Malawians poor because without the trees, the flood water washes away the soil and it's minerals and all the soil and garbage clog up the Shire River, causing the power plant to spend a lot of money dredging the river causing power cuts. Many people have to cut down trees and sell them to feed their families. (Pg. 82) ]]> 2017-02-01 16:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/150880137 Genocide ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151217766 Genocide- Killing a large group of people on purpose. 
Genocide in Rwanda:
1. Around 800,000 people were murdered
2. Begun by Hutu nationalists 
3. Happened from April to July 1994]]> 2017-02-02 17:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151217766 African Famine ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151497446 2017-02-03 16:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151497446 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151498773 2017-02-03 16:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151498773 African Famine Relief ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151499095 2017-02-03 16:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151499095 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151499995 2017-02-03 17:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151499995 Starvation ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151500534 Physiological- Relating to biology and the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. 
Effects of Starvation:
-Weight loss
-Dehydration 
-Not enough nutrients for body to function
-Extreme weakness/paralysis 
-Low blood pressure and shock

]]> 2017-02-03 17:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151500534 Mob Mentality ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151500871 When people are in a group:
-They lose control of their morals because of the groups influence
-They share a common goal, too forced on that goal
-Groups combine like-minded people together ]]> 2017-02-03 17:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151500871 Courtship/Marriage Customs ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151501548 2017-02-03 17:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/151501548 Malaria ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/152232259 Malaria- A disease caused by a parasite transmitted by an infected mosquito bite. 
Facts:
1. Can lead to death. 
2. It is preventable and curable. 
3. There are 5 species of parasites that can cause Malaria in humans.
4. Most cases occurred in Africa.
5. It is an acute febrile illness. (Sudden fever/elevation of temperature) ]]> 2017-02-07 17:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/152232259 Kachokolo School ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/152232450 2017-02-07 17:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/152232450 Society obligated to take care of the weak? ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/152232873 I think that society is obligated to take care of the weak/poor. If we don't help them, then there would be so much more people that are living on the streets. Everyone has to contribute to the community and give others a better life. I'm not saying that we need to take care of the lazy ones, the ones who won't try to have a good life, but those who are trying those that are trying but struggling. ]]> 2017-02-07 17:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/152232873 Life cycle of Malaria ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/152234283 2017-02-07 17:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/152234283 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/152239465 2017-02-07 18:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/152239465 Kamkwamba Decision ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/153484325 I think that William made the wrong choice when he decided to kill Khamba. I know that Khamba was suffering, but so was everyone else. I think things would've gotten better so Khamba shouldn't have been killed. I am angry also at the fact that William left Khamba to die. If William wanted to kill Khamba, he could of at least made it fast and less painful. ]]> 2017-02-13 16:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/153484325 Cholera in Africa ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/153484794 Epidemic- An outbreak of a  disease throughout a community/population. 
Cholera- A disease caused by the bacteria, Vibrio Cholerae transmitted through contaminated food or water. 
Facts:
1. It can lead to death if it is not treated. 
2. Most infectants have little to no symptoms. 
3. It is easily treatable, most cases with an oral rehydration solution. 
4. This disease can be avoided by consuming safe and sanitized water. 
5. It is a global threat.
]]> 2017-02-13 16:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/153484794 Figurative Language ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/153485160 Smile: "I was flattened like a tube," (Kamkwamba 141). 
Simile #2: "In our delirium, the rows of drying tobacco began to look like delicious food," (Kamkwamba 153). ]]> 2017-02-13 16:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/153485160 Ending of Chapter 8 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/153485493 The ending of chapter 8 was very hopeful. The fact that there is finally some food and the weather has gotten better. Everyone is grateful that they are getting better. There was still people that were struggling but it was getting better. ]]> 2017-02-13 16:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/153485493 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/153492981 2017-02-13 17:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/153492981 Vocab. Chapter 9 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/154073645 Kinetic Energy- The energy that is created by motion. An object that has motion, holds kinetic energy.   
Diode- A semiconductor component that usually causes the energy to only flow in one direction. 
Electroscope- A device that detects and measures electricity.
Electromagnetic Energy- A form of energy that can be reflected from items through electrical/magnetic waves traveling through space.

]]> 2017-02-15 16:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/154073645 "I JUST SUED THE SCHOOL SYSTEM" Video ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/154083247 The video and William's situation relate because this guy talks about how there are standards that teachers have to teach and how they teach kids the same way and don't adapt the learning  style for other kids. William is in the same situations as these kids. William's education is the same as every other kid and his classmates get different grades. It is unfair because William studies very hard, but he has a lower grades than his classmates. ]]> 2017-02-15 17:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/154083247 African School Fees ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/155241653 Facts:
1. The school can take legal action against parents who don't pay the fees.
2. Orphans are not charged school fees. ]]> 2017-02-21 17:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/155241653 2 Inventors That Faced Humiliation ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/155241883 1. Edwin Land
(Perfected everything that had to do with photography) 
2. Benjamin Franklin
(Lightning rod) ]]> 2017-02-21 17:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/155241883 William Demonstrates Perseverance ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/155242079 Examples:
1. "Oh, it took so long to convince my father to give up that bicycle. I must have begged for an hour, explaining the process once more, almost putting together the radio windmill again just to remind him," (Kamkwamba 186).
2. "I spent the next several weeks back in the scrapyard, turning over the rusted chassis of cars, the jagged slabs of sheet metal, and digging carefully through the tall grass, hoping I'd missed seeing a generator among the junk," (Kamkwamba 191). ]]> 2017-02-21 17:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/155242079 Windmill Design ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/155242545 Details:
1. The shock absorber is connected to the bicycle.
2. There are 4 blades at 4 ft. long each. ]]> 2017-02-21 18:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/155242545 Vocab. Chapter 10 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/155242723 Gratitude- To be thankful, to show appreciation. ]]> 2017-02-21 18:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/155242723 Step-up Transformer ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/156798347 Step-up Transformer- A component that increases voltage from primary to secondary. 
Facts:
1. The secondary current is about 10 times greater than the primary current. 
2. The opposite of a step-up transformer is a step-down transformer. 
3. Voltage Ratio: 
N secondary/N primary 
4. Current Ratio:
N primary/N secondary 
Facts (Michael Faraday):
1. He was an English scientist. 
2. He was born in 1791 and died in 1867. 
3. He figured out the basis of the electromagnetic field. ]]> 2017-02-28 17:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/156798347 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/156800916 2017-02-28 17:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/156800916 Circuit Breaker ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/156801235 Circuit Breaker- A component that is used to stop the flow of current in an electric current as a safety measure. 
Facts:
1. Without it, stuff can blow up/out. 
2. It is like a fuse, but it can be used over and over again.
3. Advanced circuit breakers monitor current levels and are more precise than simple circuit breakers. ]]> 2017-02-28 17:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/156801235 2 Adjustments to Windmill ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/156801693 1. He added a step-up transformer.
2. He made a light switch for his room. ]]> 2017-02-28 17:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/156801693 William's Life Changed ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/156802894 His life has changed so much ever since his finished his windmill. He has gotten light in his house and has power and light at night. He also has made many improvements to his windmill and helped people (like charging their phones). Mister Godsten now is happy for William and doesn't question or make fun of him anymore. He is genuinely kind to William.  

]]> 2017-02-28 17:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/156802894 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/156805292 2017-02-28 17:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/156805292 Malaria ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157655941 2017-03-03 16:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157655941 Biogas ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157656166 Biogas- A fuel made by breaking down organic matter.
Connection to Moto- They used broken down coffee grinds and William tries to use goat matter to use for power to cook. ]]> 2017-03-03 16:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157656166 AIDS/HIV ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157672937 AIDS- A disease that causes the body's immune system to be badly damaged, lowering resistance to infections. This disease is a result of untreated HIV.
HIV- A virus that attacks your immune system cells.
Facts:
1. 20% of all Malawians were infected. 
2. Thousands of people died each year. 
3. People in Africa were very uneducated about AIDS and HIV. ]]> 2017-03-03 16:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157672937 Page 224 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157675409 "Grooving through life" means just living off a little  ganyu  and having no real plan for their life. ]]> 2017-03-03 17:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157675409 Page 227 ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157676234 William had failed attempts at "What's next?"
William tried to create a water pump and biogas. Both experiments didn't turn out how he thought they would.

]]> 2017-03-03 17:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157676234 A Wave of Superstition ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157677467 Examples:
1. Beasts started to attack and kill people in the village. 
2. An evil creature would pull people behind a tree and remove their parts with a knife. 
William was blamed because people wanted a scapegoat for all their problems and they turned to William. Since he had something different, something out of the ordinary, they said that he caused the magic to retaliate against them. They said that he brought witches to their town. ]]> 2017-03-03 17:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157677467 William's Role ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157713230 William played an important role in the education for HIV and AIDS. He wrote and acted in a play about this sickness. William played the friend that convinced the husband to go to the local Volunteer Counseling and Testing Center and get tested with his wife. ]]> 2017-03-03 19:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/157713230 Personality Traits of Dr. Machazime ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/158422727 1. Persistent 
2. Kind
3. Trustworthy]]> 2017-03-07 17:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/158422727 Validation ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/158423061 Validation- The action of proving or checking the accuracy of something.
William and his creation received validation when news reporters started to come and interview William about his work.  ]]> 2017-03-07 17:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/158423061 Hacktivate ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/158423865 2017-03-07 17:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/158423865 TED ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/158424370 T= technology
E= entertainment 
D= design 
TED represents the creative minds of others, to be able to not get judged and have an audience that understands them. ]]> 2017-03-07 17:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/158424370 DEFINE ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/159677488 Venture Capitalists- People who help small companies that want to expand. 
Infrastructure- The basic structures that are needed for the operation of a society. ]]> 2017-03-13 14:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/159677488 Personality Traits of Tom Rielly ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/159678737 1. Patient 
2. Strong Minded 
3. Compassionate]]> 2017-03-13 14:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/159678737 Direct Quote (Important Theme) ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/159679128 "Africans bend what little they have to their will every day. Using creativity, they overcome Africa's challenges. Where the world sees trash, Africa recycles. Where the world see junk, Africa sees rebirth," (Kamkwamba ]]> 2017-03-13 14:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/159679128 Silicon Valley ltdo https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/159679804 Facts:
1. It's located in the southern San Francisco Bay Area of California.
2. They have 55 k-12 school districts and 4 high schools.
3. The climate there is mild, with hot and dry summers and seasonal rain. ]]> 2017-03-13 14:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ltdo/fkdux6ltrdtm/wish/159679804