October Sky
What was the item the boys in October Sky were working on?
A Rocket
Why is the boy excited?
Because he learned to ride a bike
What does Mr. Miyagi have Daniel do in the movie?
Wash and wax his cars.
Paint a fence.
Clean deck.
Did the boys fail?
Yes, many times.
What is one thing you had to keep working at?
Why does Daniel get upset with Mr. Miyagi?
Because he thinks Mr. Miyagi is just having him do a bunch of chores.
How did the boys show a Growth Mindset?
Keep trying even when they failed. Asked others for help, but were still part of the solution.
What does the boy say to others?
Believe in yourself. Keep Practicing. Never give up.
What does Mr. Miyagi says to Daniel, "things aren't always as they seem". What does he mean?
What do you think would have happened if the boys gave up after the rocket didn't work the first time?
They would have failed.
Did the boy have a fixed or growth mindset?
Growth
In Back to the Future, what does Marty tell his Dad when he was younger? Was this a fixed or growth mindset?
If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.
Growth