What problem did William Kamkwamba and his family face in “Winds of Hope”?
A drought caused crops to fail, leaving William’s family and community without enough food.
Fact or Opinion: Cats are the best pet
opinion
Which numbers are factors in this equation: 3 x 5 = 15
3 and 5
What is the mathematical term for a box?
rectangular prism
How do humans get their energy?
Why did William decide to build a windmill?
He wanted to use wind power to pump water so his family could irrigate their crops and grow food.
Fact or Opinion: Birds can live very long lives
Fact
Come up with two factor pairs of 24
any two: 1x24, 2x12, 3x8, 4x6
Explain how you can use layers to find the volume of this prism.
6 per layer, x 4
8 per layer, x 3
12 per layer, x 2
Where does all energy in an ecosystem come from?
The sun
What problem did Marilyn Hamilton help solve in “Wheelchair Sports”?
She helped create wheelchairs that were better suited for people who wanted to participate in sports and move more easily.
Fact or Opinion: Many dogs require a lot of exercise!
fact
Which of the following is NOT a factor pair of 12? 12x1, 5x7, 3x4
5x7 (it equals 35!)
What is the base of a rectangular prism?
The part that touches the ground, but it can be any side if you rotate it
In our game, what did the yellow cards represent?
Sun's energy
What are 3 ways she improved wheelchairs for sports?
Lighter frame, lower center of mass, angled wheels / bigger base
Fact or Opinion: Having a cat with a big personality will be enjoyable.
opinion
What is a multiple?
Find the volume of this figure
30 cubic units
Why did the coyotes end up with energy from the sun? They're not plants!
Show Mr. G
What challenges did William face while building his windmill?
He had very few resources and had to learn how to build it by studying books and using discarded materials.
What does adding the suffix -y do to a noun?
makes it an adjective
Is 30 a multiple of 6 or 8?
6, 6x5=30
Which has a larger volume? Show your work!
Purple: 64 (blue: 36)
How many of the ingredients in Mr. Gingerich's pizza slice can be traced back to the sun?
All of them!