American Red Cross

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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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/american-red-cross

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 American Red Cross known for?Comprises over 90% of its workforce, contributing millions of hours annually
2. What is the founding year?1881
3. What is the founder?Clara Barton

Humanitarian Aid: Assistance provided to people in need, often in response to humanitarian crises or natural disasters.
Disaster Preparedness Education: Programs designed to inform and train individuals and communities on how to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Blood Banking Services: The collection, processing, testing, and distribution of blood and blood products for medical use.
Affiliate Organization: A group that is officially connected to and works with a larger, parent organization.