William Kamkwamba's Windmill Project

Miss Plummer reads 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind', a story about William, a boy from Malawi who uses technology to overcome challenges in his village. Despite poverty and hunger, William dreams of building a windmill to generate electricity and pump water. Through determination and learning from library books, he constructs a windmill, bringing light and hope to his community. His success inspires future plans to combat hunger and improve living conditions.

What is the main challenge faced by William's village?

• Lack of schools

• Lack of electricity and water

• Lack of transportation

• Lack of healthcare

What inspires William to dream about building things?

• His father's advice

• His grandfather's tales and his imagination

• Stories from his friends

• Books from school

Why does William have to drop out of school?

• He gets a job to support his family

• His family cannot afford it due to drought

• He loses interest in studies

• His family moves to another village

What does William discover in the library that changes his perspective?

• A book about farming

• A book about windmills

• A book about electricity

• A book about magic

What materials does William use to build his windmill?

• Donations from villagers

• Materials provided by the government

• Scrap materials from a junkyard

• Newly bought parts

How do the villagers initially react to William's project?

• They try to stop him

• They mock and doubt him

• They ignore him

• They are supportive and help him

What is the first sign of success for William's windmill?

• It attracts tourists

• It wins an award

• It pumps water

• It powers a small bulb

What does William hope to achieve with his windmill?

• To become famous

• To provide electricity and water to his village

• To build a school

• To sell it for profit

What does William's success with the windmill symbolize?

• The potential of technology to solve problems

• The need for government support

• The importance of teamwork

• The power of education

What is the strongest magic according to William?

• Technology

• Wind

• Hope and determination

• Electricity