Elizabeth May

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/elizabeth-may

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 Elizabeth May born?June 9, 1954
2. Where was Elizabeth May born?New Haven, Connecticut, United States
3. What is Elizabeth May known for?Elizabeth May is a Canadian politician, lawyer, and environmental leader who fights for the planet.
4. How did she help protect the environment?She led Sierra Club Canada from 1989 to 2006, running campaigns that raised awareness and influenced policy. Later, as a Member of Parliament, she pushed for climate action and renewable energy.

Environmental Stewardship: The responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.
Legislative Processes: The formal procedures and steps involved in creating, debating, and passing laws within a government.
Federal Politics: The system of government and political activities that operate at the national level of a country.
Sustainable Development: Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.