Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World
True or False: Polar bears live in Antarctica
False
Polar bears do NOT live in Antarctica, but rather live in the northern hemisphere near the Arctic.
What country is Malala Yousafzai from?
Pakistan
What does heroism mean?
Bonus (+100): How was Shackleton heroic after the crash of Endurance?
Extraordinary courage, bravery, and selflessness to help others!
Bonus: Shackleton was heroic because he bravely faced the unknown at a chance for survival and selflessly risked his life navigating the ocean to protect his crew.
What instrument did Bud learn how to play?
Saxophone
What is Ms. Merkle's favorite drink?
Coffee!
How many men sailed on the Endurance during the Trans-Antarctic Expedition?
28 men
What is the name of the Islamic fundamentalist group that targeted Malala?
The Taliban
What does hostile environment mean?
A setting that is unsafe, unwelcoming, or even dangerous to be in.
What state did Billie Jo live in?
Oklahoma
True or False: Ms. Merkle has one sibling
True!
Ms. Merkle has one younger brother
True or False: Sir Ernest Shackleton was the CAPTAIN of the Endurance
False
Shackleton was the LEADER, not the captain. He appointed Frank Worsley to be the captain of the Endurance.
True or False: Malala survived the attack of the Taliban after being shot in Pakistan.
True
Malala did survive and was transported to Birmingham, England where she still lives today!
What does resilience mean?
The ability to recover quickly, adapt to change, and endure hardships!
Who did Rama save from Ravana?
What jobs did Ms. Merkle have before she became a teacher?
What is the world's most terrifying ocean crossing?
The Drake Passage
A 500 mile stretch of water between South America's Cape Horn and the Antarctic Peninsula!
How many siblings does Malala have?
Two younger brothers: Khushal and Atal
What does positive impact mean?
An action, decision, or event that creates a lasting improvement of the well-being of others.
What name did Odysseus give the cyclops to help him and his men escape?
Noe Boddy
What is Ms. Merkle's favorite sport?
200 Bonus Points: Favorite teams?
Basketball!
Bonus: Golden State Warriors & Hawkeyes
True or False: After Shackleton and his crew miraculously returned back to UK from their expedition, Shackleton promised to never sail again!
False
Shackleton sailed to Antarctica again after he served in WWI, with the goal to map the entire Antarctic coastline. He died from a sudden heart attack while on his second expedition.
Why did Malala win a Nobel Peace Prize in 2014?
Malala advocated against the Taliban in Swat Valley where girls had been banned from attending school, creating a campaign for the right to education of all children.
What is an activist?
Bonus (+100): How is Malala an activist?
A person who campaigns to bring about change (ex: social, environment, animal, political)
Bonus: Malala is an activist because she used her voice and actions to stand up for education for all in Pakistan
True or False: Samuel Collier could read and write.
Samuel could read and write - this is why he served as Captain John Smith's page and survived Jamestown unlike many others.
What was Ms. Merkle's favorite book when she was in sixth grade?
Bonus Points: What was Ms. Merkle's favorite book series when she was in sixth grade?
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Bonus: Warriors Series by Erin Hunter