Elon Musk

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/elon-musk

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 Elon Musk known for?Elon Musk builds rockets, electric cars, and works on artificial intelligence.
2. How did Elon Musk start his career?He sold a video game at age 12 and later co‑founded the online company Zip2.

Entrepreneur: An individual who identifies a need or opportunity, creates a new business, and takes on financial risks in the hope of profit.
SpaceX: A private aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company founded by Musk, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable Mars colonization.
Tesla: An automotive and clean energy company led by Musk, known for its electric vehicles, battery storage, and solar products.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): The development of computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.