Burning Man

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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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/burning-man

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 Burning Man known for?All art, activities, and events are created and performed by participants
2. What is the event location?Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA
3. What is the founding date?June 22, 1986
4. Where does Burning Man take place?It happens in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, where a temporary city called Black Rock City is built each year.
5. Why do people bring their own food and water to Burning Man?Because the desert is very dry and hot, so everyone must bring their own supplies to stay safe and healthy.

Playa: The dry lakebed in the Black Rock Desert where Black Rock City is built.
Theme Camps: Organized groups that provide art, services, or experiences for the community.
Mutant Vehicles: Artistically modified vehicles that are permitted to drive within Black Rock City.