William Kamkwamba: How I harnessed the wind

William Kamkwamba: How I harnessed the wind

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Geography, Science

11th Grade - University

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The speaker shares his journey from a simple farmer in Malawi to a TED speaker. He recounts the challenges faced during a famine, his determination to pursue education, and how he built a windmill from scrap materials to generate electricity and pump water. This innovation brought him recognition and an invitation to speak at TED. He concludes with a motivational message to others facing similar struggles.

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Reflect on the speaker's feelings when he first stood on the TED stage.

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Describe the challenges the speaker faced during the famine in Malawi.

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How did the speaker's education journey begin after dropping out of school?

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What motivated the speaker to build a windmill?

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What was the initial reaction of the speaker's family and community to his invention?

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What were the key components used by the speaker to build his machine?

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What message does the speaker convey to those struggling with their dreams?

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