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“Technological Advances in Sparks”
Formulate a plan to bring some of the technological advances from Ember to the city of Sparks.
At the novel’s conclusion, Doon uses a generator to create electricity for the people of Sparks.
In crafting your plan, use the questions below to guide your thinking:
Present your plan or roadmap to the class; explain how your plan and the proposed advances would be useful to Sparks.
Teaching Suggestion: Students may benefit by working in small groups to brainstorm ideas for fulfilling what Sparks is lacking in their community.
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