Unit 2: Against the Odds
EQ and Selection Links
p. 119 Unit Launch
- Read biographies of famous people who have challenged expectations.
- Learn about citizens in your community who overcame obstacles in order to succeed.
p. 126 Joshua Davis
- Listen to a radio report about the students in "La Vida Robot."
- Discover the world of underwater robotics.
p. 160 Christy Brown
p. 181 Living with Physical Challenges
- Helen Keller, writer and teacher
- Christopher Reeve, actor
- Stephen Hawking, scientist
- Jim Abbott, baseball player