Bowdoin College

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/bowdoin-college

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 location?Brunswick, Maine, United States
2. What is the year chartered?1794
3. Why does Bowdoin College have a polar bear mascot?The polar bear mascot honors explorer Robert Peary, who led the first North Pole expedition, and it represents exploration and resilience.
4. Where can students do environmental research at Bowdoin?Students can research at the 118‑acre coastal studies center on Orr's Island and the 200‑acre field station on Kent Island in the Bay of Fundy.

Liberal Arts Education: An academic approach emphasizing broad knowledge across humanities, social sciences, and sciences, fostering critical thinking and adaptability.
Interdisciplinary Learning: The integration of knowledge and methods from various academic disciplines to address complex issues.
Chartered: Officially established and granted rights by a governing authority, such as a state or legislature.