Ben Carson: From poverty and disability to international medical expert
Notes and Highlights
Additional Resources |
Approximately 5 minute video review of his book and overview of his life - Grades 1-5
Approximately 90 second video - overview of Dr. Carson's life
Approximately 90 second video - statement from Dr. Carson
Other Resources |
Learning Activities
Dictionary activity
Have students look up (in groups of two or three) and discuss the following words to: determine the definitions that are applicable to Dr. Carson and to use and explain the words to their classmates.
Word List:
cojoined, neurosurgery, impoverished, surgeon, pediatric, obstacles, headlines, influence, circumstances, external, emphasis
Have students look up (in groups of two or three) and discuss the following words to: determine the definitions that are applicable to Dr. Carson and to use and explain the words to their classmates.
Word List:
cojoined, neurosurgery, impoverished, surgeon, pediatric, obstacles, headlines, influence, circumstances, external, emphasis