TREASURE HUNT

HOT LIST: 

1. https://www.history.com/articles/american-dream

2.https://www.brookings.edu/articles/is-the-american-dream-really-dead/ 

3.https://www.americandream.com/

4. https://www.humansofnewyork.com/ 

TREASURE HUNT;

https://www.history.com/articles/american-dream

The article says the American Dream changed over time. If your GRANDPARENTS' dream was a bicycle, what would YOUR dream be? A skateboard? A spaceship? Why?  

Many people in history (like inventors or civil rights leaders) chased their dreams. If you could interview one person from the article, who would you pick? What would you ask them? 

The article says some groups had to work harder for opportunities. Imagine your school gave cookies only to kids with blue backpacks. How would you make it fair?  

If you could design a POSTCARD showing the American Dream in 2050, what 3 things would you draw on it? (Example: a school on Mars or a robot friend!)  

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/is-the-american-dream-really-dead/ 

The article talks about some people having an easier path to success than others. Have you ever noticed something that didn't seem fair? What happened?

The study suggests some kids need extra help to succeed. What kind of help do you think would make school/work easier for everyone? 

If you could make one rule to help more people achieve their dreams, what would it be? (Example: free college or better jobs for parents) 

The article says the 'dream' is harder for some. What would make YOU feel hopeful about your future? 

https://www.americandream.com/

The American Dream mall has amazing places like an aquarium and ice rink! If you could design your perfect fun place, what would it include? 

Many families visit American Dream to have fun together. What's your favorite thing to do with your family that makes you happy?

American Dream has activities from all around the world! If you could try one new thing from another culture, what would it be?

If you could plan the perfect day at American Dream, which 3 places would you visit first and why? 

https://www.humansofnewyork.com/ 

If you could be anyone or have anything in the world (like the people in HONY stories), what would you choose? 

Many HONY people help others (like feeding the homeless or teaching kids). Do you think the 'American Dream' can be about helping others too? How?

Some HONY characters moved to the US from other countries. Do you think their dreams are different from people born here? Why?

One girl in HONY said school was hard but she kept trying. Have you ever faced something difficult but didn't give up?