Pistes d'exploration
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Maya and Rafael approach the go-cart project very differently. Determine whether you are more like Rafael or Maya.
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As a class, research images and videos of kids’ soap box derbies. Notice the different types of contraptions and how they work. With a partner, design your own go-cart.
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This book is dedicated to “all the great thinkers who have gone above and beyond.” What do you think this means? Discuss or further explore examples of real-life innovators (e.g. Steve Jobs, Elon Musk).
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Brainstorm what you think happens after the story ends. What kind of adventures might Maya and Rafael have next? Draw and label a picture that could appear in a sequel.
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Look at the book's cover and illustrations. What is the setting? What are the characters doing? Did you ever build a go-cart?
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Discuss Maya’s inspiration for her go-cart. How do Rafael and Maya collaborate? What does it mean “to think outside the box”? How does the story demonstrate creative thinking? Think of another ending to the story.
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Write a newspaper article about the go-cart race. Include information that answers the questions who, what, when, where and why.
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Research go-carts (aka soap boxes) online and discuss the different parts. Create a plan for your own soap box. Label the parts. Did you choose to work more like Raphael, and follow a plan perfectly, or like Maya, and add on to another idea?
Mots-clés
Picture book, contests, cooperation, creativity, friendship, inventions, races, transportation