https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7 Around the World en-us 2017-05-02 20:21:22 UTC 2025-12-02 05:14:31 UTC hello@padlet.com jwiest34 https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/169539754 Based on a true story, this is the tale of two survivors in Sudan. Nya walks to the pond, her family's only source of water, two hours a way - twice a day. Salva walks the continent looking for a safe place for his family to live. These two strangers meet and share their stories with the world. 
Discussion Questions: What might it be like if you didn't have clean water? Why are these children responsible for taking care of the family?
Activity: Take students to the school track to walk one mile. After walking one mile, consider that Salva walked over 1,800 miles. Students can then track Salva's journey on a map. ]]> 2017-05-02 20:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/169539754 jwiest34 https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/169539783 This book asks readers to consider the importance of clean water and how large a role water plays for both animals and humans alike all over the world.
Discussion Questions: Why is clean water important? How do the illustrations help convey the story?
Activity: Use a diagram of students' own community and track the water cycle on that diagram. ]]> 2017-05-02 20:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/169539783 jwiest34 https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/169539824 This book displays all the different methods countries use to deliver books to children all over the world. 
Discussion Questions: Why is reading important? How does reading relate to one's health?
Activity: Students work together to write a script and act out the journey the books take. ]]> 2017-05-02 20:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/169539824 jwiest34 https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/169539987 Amina wants to lose her tooth while she's visiting her family in Mali, so the African Tooth Fairy will bring her two chickens. In the end, she is rewarded with her chickens, and they even lay eggs! Now Amina is worried that the eggs won't hatch before she has to get home to America.
Discussion Questions: What is similar about the Tooth Fairy in American culture? What's different? Why is Amina so proud of her chickens? Why is pride important?
Activity: Students create a double entry journal for this text, with a focus on traditional similarities and differences. ]]> 2017-05-02 20:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/169539987 jwiest34 https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/169540079 Emmanuel was born in Ghana with one leg. Many people disregard him because of this. He has to ride his bike often to get to school and care for his family. He becomes a cyclist, and organizes an over 400 mile bike ride across Ghana to show people that disability does not mean unable.
Discussion Questions: How do people treat Emmanuel in the beginning of the story compared to the end? Why does Emmanuel value how others see disability?
Activity: Watch the video of Emmanuel explaining his story. How does hearing the story in his own words differ from the text? What does he mean when he says, "smiling is the best medication"?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHUDh82sZYs]]> 2017-05-02 20:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/169540079 jwiest34 https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/169540106 Isatou recognizes that there is an excessive amount of plastic bags causing multiple problems in her community. She gathers her friends to clean the bags, cut them into strips, and weave them into bags and purses to sell. 
Discussion Questions: What are Isatou's concerns about the amount of plastic garbage in her community? Why is the health of a community important?
Activity: Students gather recyclable materials from their homes or the school. The class comes together to create something that will benefit their classroom, school, or community. Ideas for projects may include milk carton bird houses, plastic bottle planters, or newspaper woven book baskets. ]]> 2017-05-02 20:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/169540106 jwiest34 https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/170326194 As a class, agree upon an issue or idea in the school or community that students feel needs to be addressed. Research the topic, and how to educate the community, and what they can do to help. Create a class project to benefit your idea, such as a fundraiser or food drive. For example: If the school or community has a large homeless population, students may create an online fundraiser to educate and raise money for the local establishments that aid the homeless, such as soup kitchens and homeless shelters. Students could also initiate a food or clothing drive within the school. ]]> 2017-05-06 19:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jwiest34/jqn8qu5fcha7/wish/170326194