Mike's Class
Characters continued
Why Space Camp?
The Process
The Big Moments
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Has Downs Syndrome, affectionate, and always protected by another student
Ben Schmidt
100
Angry, abused, has been on many foster homes, often gets in fights, but smart and talented in many ways
Lewis Dayhuff
100
Mike's students did not believe in themselves. Why?
Low self-esteem, many had been made to feel to smart enough
100
First, Mike had to _________________.
Write a proposal.
100
What did Steve do to the cups of chocolate belonging to the kids picking on Ben?
Poked holes in the cups.
200
Has Tourettes. Very likeable, but often gets into trouble. Protective of classmates. Plays with toys and farts in class.
Steve Bennett
200
Very pessimistic and negative, poor and depressed.
Grant Plunkett (Adam)
200
Why couldn't special needs students go to Space Camp?
It was a place only for students who were "gifted or talented."
200
No one would read the proposal at Space Camp. How did Mike get them to read it?
He called Paul Henry.
200
Who bothered Stephanie the most?
Scott Goudy
300
Emotionally disabled, picked on relentlessly
Stephanie Reinks
300
Parent that helped Mike convince the superintendent to allow the them to go to space camp.
Mike Schmidt (Ben's dad)
300
Why would Space Camp be challenging for Mike's students?
stressful situations, complicated tasks, and required teamwork
300
No one at the school wanted to let the class go. How did Mike get around this?
Ben's dad talked to the superintendent.
300
What happened in Home Ec class?
Students made fun of Stephanie's pie and there was a food fight.
400
The tattle-tale, extremely insecure, ignored by sister in book and has OCD in the movie
Andrea Burke (Lisa)
400
Person at Space Camp Mike had to get to read his proposal.
Dr. Barnhart
400
Mike wanted a challenge because he was feeling _______________.
bored, frustrated, stale.
400
They had to pay $50,000 for this trip. How did Mike get the money?
They were sponsored by a local businessman.
400
Who ends up showing leadership in the film?
Scott Goudy
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has dyslexia and HATES being in Special Education classes
Scott Goudy
500
Principal who did not want the class to go to Space Camp
Tom Keller
500
Space Camp taught his students _____________________.
teamwork, to believe in themselves
500
The students had to be taught what to expect at Space Camp. ABOUT how long did they train?
About a year!
500
What is the difference between losing and failing?
Losing: Not winning, but giving it your best Failing: Didn't even try
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