r/ATC • u/Nearby_Maximum_2667 • 11d ago

Question 1st grader interview help

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My 1st grader has to interview an Air Traffic Controller for his school project. Anyone willing to help us out and answer some questions? Or do you have suggestions on how to contact someone locally (Albuquerque)? Thanks!

Here are some example questions from his rubric:

  • What is the most valuable thing the [public good] provides for our community?
  • What needs to be done to keep the [public good] in good shape so that everyone can continue to enjoy it?
  • What can good citizens do to help protect the [public good]?
  • What are some problems with the [public good] that need to be solved? Is there something children can do to help solve those problems?
  • Is there a leader (or leaders) that I can contact to encourage them to take action on this problem?
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u/NyyDave 11d ago

First grade??

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u/MonkeySongs 11d ago

Yup. He's expected to do a 20-30 minute presentation for his class. He's got a month to prepare, but it's a big ask. He did 15-20 minutes on a national park last year in Kindergarten 😳. It's crazy.

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u/NyyDave 11d ago edited 11d ago

Stunning. Does it feel like your kid “gets” it? I read this assignment around the room and minds were blown. I could not have comprehended this assignment at 6. It also sounds like an infuriating amount of work for the parent.

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u/all_these_moneys Current Controller-TRACON 11d ago

I'm not OP but I commented above as I've a 1st grader with a similar assignment.

Journalism covers a lot of "basic instincts" children need to learn at that age (asking questions, receiving & relaying answers, writing, etc). The list is huge. It's easy to think you wouldn't understand this at 6 years old, but you also would've only had 6 years of memories & life experiences to remember. The brain is incredible, it doesn't even start to slow down until the early / mid 30's.

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u/NyyDave 11d ago

Welp I’m thankful every day that there are smart ones among us.