William Kamkwamba's Windmill Journey

Miss Newman, the ESMS librarian, introduces the December IB attribute of being knowledgeable. She explains it as using various forms of learning to make a difference. The video features a read-aloud of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,' a true story about William Kamkwamba from Malawi. Despite facing challenges like hunger and dropping out of school, William uses knowledge from library books to build a windmill, generating electricity and water for his village. The story highlights the power of knowledge and community support in overcoming adversity.

What is the IB attribute for December discussed in the video?

• Balanced

• Knowledgeable

• Reflective

• Caring

What was William's favorite activity during the night?

• Playing with friends

• Reading books

• Dreaming of building things

• Listening to music

Why did William have to drop out of school?

• He lost interest in studies

• The school was too far away

• He wanted to work on his inventions

• His family couldn't afford it

What inspired William to build a windmill?

• A dream he had

• A movie he watched

• A story from his grandfather

• A picture in a science book

What was the main purpose of William's windmill?

• To power his radio

• To provide shade

• To attract tourists

• To generate electricity

What materials did William use to build his windmill?

• Metal from a factory

• Newly bought parts

• Scrap materials from a junkyard

• Wood from the forest

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

• They were supportive

• They ignored him

• They helped him immediately

• They were skeptical

What was the reaction of the villagers when the windmill started working?

• They were confused

• They were disappointed

• They were amazed and cheered

• They were indifferent

What did William's windmill symbolize for his village?

• A weapon to fight hunger

• A decoration

• A new form of entertainment

• A source of income

What did William plan to do after his first windmill was successful?

• Move to another village

• Build more windmills

• Stop working on inventions

• Write a book