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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - Coggle Diagram
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Climate
Weather conditions over a long period
Drought in Malawi
No rain → crops cannot grow
Causes
Hunger
Food shortage
Social problems
Economic Activities
Ways people earn money
Main activity: Agriculture (maize farming)
Family depends on crops
The Drought effect
Crops die
Loss of income
Poverty increases
Migration
Movement of people to other places
Causes in the movie:
Lack of food
No jobs
Effect:
Families leave the village
Search for better opportunities
Politics / Government
Decisions made by leaders
Government promises help
Problems
Ineffective solutions
Corruption / lack of support
Effects
Frustration
Crisis continues
Natural Resources
Elements from nature:
Water
Wind
Land
Key idea:
Wind used as energy
Effect:
Windmill pumps water
Crops grow again
Agriculture
Growing crops (maize)
Main survival activity
Depends on:
Climate
Water
Problem:
Drought destroys crops
Result:
Hunger
Technology and Innovation
Use of knowledge to solve problems
William:
Studies books
Builds windmill with recycled materials
Result:
Water for crops
Improves life
Helps community
The main theme of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is how geography and human creativity are connected. The movie shows how natural conditions, especially climate, can strongly affect people’s lives.
At the same time, the film highlights the power of technology and innovation.