Allegion

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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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/allegion

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 corporate domicile?American Irish-domiciled, reflecting its international operational and legal structure
2. Why is Allegion called a superhero for locks?It has many special brands and clever designs that make doors very strong and smart.
3. How many countries does Allegion sell its locks in?Allegion sells its products in more than 130 countries around the world.

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