Watch this video showing some daredevil kids in action. While you are watching, list all the sports mentioned and jot down whether you want to try the sport or not.
When Kids Fly
Daredevil kids in action — a New York Times film about young extreme athletes.
When Kids Fly
Daredevil kids in action — a New York Times film about young extreme athletes.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we turn a current sport into an extreme one that can be accessed by all users?
- How can we create a guide for those in want of an extreme vacation?
- How can we create a hiking guide for the natural spots in our cities?
Thinking Routine: Reporter’s Notebook
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Follow the prompts below to draw or write out some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your work for future use!
Think about your group’s question and how you might want to answer the problem. Consider the facts and everyone’s feelings about the topic. The aim of this exercise is to get you thinking and working together to create ideas. Everything is possible here!
Name the facts and events of the situation. (What evidence confirms these?)
Identify the thoughts and feelings of the participants in the situation. (What evidence confirms these?)
Make your best judgment about the question, based on this information.
Need To Knows
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