Ada's Violin
What material were the instruments in Ada’s orchestra made from?
Trash/Recycled materials
What three things did Miss Rumphius want to do when she was young?
Travel the world, live by the sea, and make the world more beautiful
What is recycling?
Turning waste into new materials or products.
What word means "a strong feeling that something good will happen"?
Hope
What instrument does Ada learn to play?
What is the name of the orchestra Ada joins?
The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura
What kind of flowers did Miss Rumphius plant?
Lupines
Name two materials you can recycle.
Paper, plastic, glass, metal, etc.
What word means "going to new places for fun or learning"?
Travel
What does Miss Rumphius say is the hardest thing to do?
Make the world more beautiful
What inspired Favio Chávez to start the orchestra?
He wanted to help kids stay out of trouble and find hope through music.
What job did Miss Rumphius have before she traveled?
She worked in a library
Why is recycling important?
It helps reduce pollution and saves natural resources.
What word means "a group of people who live and work together"?
Community
What can YOU do in your community to help the environment?
Recycle, plant trees, clean up litter, etc.
What country is the story set in?
Paraguay
What did miss Rumphius do after the winter when she was sick?
She walked around the town and scattered lupine seeds everywhere.
What does the recycling symbol look like?
Three arrows in a triangle.
What word means "a natural skill or ability someone has"?
Talent
How does the story of Ada show hope?
She finds joy and a future through music, even in a tough place.
How does Ada’s story show the power of community?
People came together to create beauty from trash and support each other.
What lesson does Miss Rumphius teach at the end of the story?
Each person should make the world a more beautiful place.
What happens when people don’t recycle properly?
Trash ends up in landfills or oceans, harming animals and the environment
What word means "an exciting or unusual journey"?
Adventure
What word means "kindness and willingness to give to others"?
Generosity