David Attenborough

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/david-attenborough

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 David Attenborough born?May 8, 1926
2. Where was David Attenborough born?Isleworth, London, United Kingdom
3. Who is Sir David Attenborough?He is a famous storyteller who makes nature documentaries that show animals and wild places.
4. What shows has he made?He created series like Life on Earth, The Living Planet, Planet Earth, and The Blue Planet, among others.

Natural History Broadcasting: The creation and presentation of television or radio programs focused on the study of wildlife and ecosystems.
Environmental Stewardship: The responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.
Mitigation: The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something, particularly in the context of climate change.