Skype Session with Afghanistan

We have been reading 'Boy Overboard' by Morris Gleitzman, about an Afghan boy and his family who love their country but have to escape when the government forces blow up their house.  The students' curiosity has really been triggered by this book and they had many questions to ask.

Through connections I was able to set up a Skype session with a UN Ambassador to Afghanistan, the Hon. Chris Carter.  He got up before 6.30 am to talk with us.

Before the Skype session, the students brainstormed questions which were meaningful to them.  See them here.

During the session each student had a role to play - Leader, Questioner, Researcher, Notetaker, Photographer, and Videographer.

Mr Carter answered all of our questions, adding some interesting forsights.  He then showed us around his home in Kabul. The highlight for many of the class was seeing the guard with his rifle!  We also asked Mr Carter about how he has adapted to life after migrating from New Zealand to take up his role.

Keep an eye out for follow up activities.