Amanda Nguyen

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/amanda-nguyen

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. When was Amanda Nguyen born?October 10, 1991
2. What is the spaceflight mission?Blue Origin NS-31, April 14, 2025
3. Who is Amanda Nguyen?Amanda Nguyen is a Vietnamese American woman who is a social entrepreneur, civil rights activist, and astronaut. She works to protect people’s rights and help communities.
4. What is Rise and what does it do?Rise is a non‑governmental organization started by Amanda Nguyen. It helps people by making sure their basic rights are recognized and protected.

Social Entrepreneurship: Applying business principles to solve social and environmental problems.
Civil Rights Activism: The practice of challenging or defending the civil rights of individuals or groups.