The History of Umbrellas
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- What were the first umbrellas used for?
- Can you think of anything else that is used differently today than when it was first made?
- What can learn about men and women and fashion from the history of umbrellas?
- Tell your friend what you do when it rains. Do you wear a coat, carry an umbrella, or like to get wet?
The Big Swap Day
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- What did each of the friends want that they didn't have?
- How did everyone get what they wanted?
- Have you ever gone to a swap?
- What else can you do to help the environment?
Taxis Without Drivers
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- What shows us that the people in Tokyo are excited about driverless taxis? Give an example from what you heard.
- What is Mr. Tanaka’s dream for the driverless taxis? Do you think this is a good dream? Why or why not?
- Would you like to ride in a driverless taxi? Why or why not?
High School Revolution
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- Explain two ways that the School of Technology is different from other high schools.
- What are some of the staff's goals for the students in the school? Why are these goals important?
- Would you like to learn at a school like the School of Technology? Why or why not?