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Who is the main characer in this story?
Wangari Maathai
What country was Wangari born in?
Kenya
What was the problem in the story?
Trees were being cut down, which hurt the land and people
Which vocabulary word means hard and strong?
Sturdy
What is the main lesson of Seeds of Change?
One person can make a big difference
What was Wangari’s relationship like with her brother?
He encouraged her to go to school and believed in her
Why was Wangari sad when she left home to go to high school?
She had to leave her family and the beautiful land she loved
What did Wangari do to fix the problem?
She planted trees and taught others to do the same
What word means more than enough, or plentiful?
Abundant
Why is it important to care for Earth?
Because we need it for clean air, food, and life
How did Wangari respond when she was put in jail?
She did not give up. She made friends with other women prisoners, and continued working for change when she was released.
How was Wangari able to travel to America?
She earned a scholarship to study in college there
Why were trees so important to Wangari?
They were like human beings in many ways, and they need to be cared for the way they care for us (giving us clean water, food, air, life)
What does nourishment mean?
Something needed for life and growth?
What can we do in our own town to help the Earth?
Plant trees, recycle, pick up trash, save water, etc.
What did Wangari discover about plants and animals as a child?
She saw how they were connected and how trees helped everything grow
Where did Wangari go to school in the United States?
In Kansas- she studied science there
Why did some people try to stop Wangari?
They didn’t understand or were afraid of change and protest
Which word means money paid or requested for some service or right?
Fee
Why do you think the author wrote this story?
To inspire us, to teach about protecting the Earth, to share Wangari’s brave story
What was so special about the award Wangari won?
She was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for helping the environment)
How did the land change from when Wangari was a child to when she grew up?
The trees were cut down and the land became dry and bare
What was the result of Wangari’s hard work?
Kenya became greener, women earned money, and the land healed
What is the definition of the word lens?
A piece of glass or other material that is curved to make light rays move apart or come together?
What does the story teach us about standing up for what’s right?
It takes courage, but it can lead to big changes