National Geographic - Our World
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4 Each unit highlights one Explorer to inspire future global citizens and promote 21st century skills. 1. Watch scene 8.2. 2. What would you say your "own thing" is? How does it bring you closer to other people? How does it help you stand out? 3. Do you let the world define you? Or do you define who you are? Or both? Explain with examples. —Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky National Geographic Explorer, Artist/Writer/Musician "There are so many people who just let the world define them. What happens when you begin to realize another world is possible—that's art." Do Your Own Thing 140 Learn English with National Geographic Explorers National Geographic Explorers – photographers, scientists, artists, and more – are featured as real-life role models who are making a difference in the world. 1. Watch scene 7.2. 2. Tan likes to collaborate with others in her work. Do you think it's important to work with others when doing or making new things? How can being part of a team prevent you from quitting or giving up on something? 3. Think of a time when you gave up on something. Why did you give up? What would have happened if you hadn't? —Tan Le National Geographic Explorer, Innovator and Entrepreneur "Part of the process is figuring out what doesn't work as much as what does work." Don't Give Up 124 4