14+COWS+FOR+AMERICA

[|14 Cows for America] Animoto Deedy, C. A. (2009). 14 Cows for America. Atlanta, GA: Peachtree.

Although September 11, 2011 was a devastating day for the United States, many countries found ways to show their support for us. Kenya, being a very poor country gave from the little they had, animals which are a commodity in Africa. "To the Maasai, the cow is life."

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 * THE AUTHOR:**

1. If you were Kimeli what would you want your fellow Maasi to know about the United States?
 * DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:**

2. What do you think it means when the book says "To the Maasi, the cow is life."?

3. Other than money, what would you give another country that had just suffered a tragedy?

[] or [] 1. Did you learn more about Kenya or 9/11? 2. Was it close enough to know it was the same story? 3. How did you feel listening and watching the video?
 * ACTIVITY: 3RD - 6TH GRADE**
 * Divide class into groups of 3-4 students
 * Each group will need access to a computer
 * The teacher/librarian will need to obtain access to YouTube
 * Have each group type in "14 Cows for America" and search
 * With the teacher’s/librarian's guidance each group is to listen/watch the YouTube video they selected. (Either url will get you several videos for students to choose from.)
 * Things the students are to consider as they watch their video: (You may wish to have a handout for note taking.)

Allow the students time to share their answers with the other groups. May wish to spend 1-2 days' reading time on this.