The students at West End Academy watched and discussed today's TED-Ed lesson on grit. Here in the South we think that grits are for breakfast. But when you think about it, grits are like sand, and sand is tough. Sand has properties that allow it to break down other materials. Sandpaper can smooth down the roughest surface. In a way, this is like grit. Grit is a person's ability to persevere and be resilient in the face of obstacles. I created this TED-Ed lesson to remind us that in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, the right combination of problem-solving, creativity, and grit can make the impossible possible. In this TED-Ed lesson we learn about the Koh Panyee football team in 1986. A group of young men who live on a floating island in Thailand decided they wanted a football pitch (field)- and they made it happen (on water!). Watch as the boys beat the odds and learn more about facing and overcoming the obstacles in your own life. Find the TED-Ed Lesson here: http://ed.ted.com/on/FQYLVah6
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