1970

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/1970

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the calendar system?Gregorian calendar, a common year starting on Thursday
2. What made the year 1970 special?1970 was the first year of the 1970s decade, a time when many new ideas and changes began to shape the world.
3. Why was Earth Day celebrated in 1970?The first Earth Day was held in 1970, helping people learn about protecting the planet and inspiring new environmental laws.

Gregorian Calendar: The standard solar calendar used internationally for civil purposes, established by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582.
Common Era (CE): A system of year numbering that is largely equivalent to the Anno Domini (AD) system, widely adopted in academic and secular contexts.
20th Century: The historical period spanning from 1901 to 2000, defined by rapid industrialization, world wars, and significant technological and social transformations.