Summer Learning Journey: Week 1 Day 5

For this activity, we would like to learn more about the things that are important to you.

On your blog, please share three things that you treasure and say why they are treasures to you.

1. My family (Because they've always helped me out)

2. My bunk bead (Because I've been sleeping in it for as long as I can remember)

3. My chromebook (Because I've had it for over 4 years)

For this activity, listen to the podcast of Yusra Mardini, or read her story on her personal website.

On your blog, retell the story of this amazing young woman from Syria.

During the summer of 2015 a group of refugees fleeing Syria had their boat's engine fail, Yusra and 3 other passengers jumped into the water and swam for hours in order to stop the boat from collapsing. Yusra's bravery was recognized by the international Olympic committee, and she competed in the Rio games the following year.

For this activity, please choose one person (a changemaker) and read all about them.

On your blog, provide us with:
The name of the person
A description of the work they do/have done
An explanation of how they/their work has had an impact on the lives of others

The person I picked was Kelly Slater

He is said to be the greatest surfer of all time, with 11 world titles, 55 career victories and the records of being the youngest and oldest world champion.

He's impacted the lives of others by creating an artificial wave pool that can have waves from 6-8 feet in height.