Generation Z

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/generation-z

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 birth years?Approximately 1997 to 2012
2. What is the common moniker?Zoomers
3. Who are Generation Z?Generation Z, also called Zoomers, are people born roughly between 1997 and 2012. They grew up with phones, the internet, and social media as part of everyday life.
4. What does it mean that Gen Z is a digital native?It means they have known computers, smartphones, and the internet from a very young age. They use online platforms like YouTube and games such as Minecraft for learning and fun.

Demographic Cohort: A group of individuals sharing common birth years and life experiences.
Digital Natives: Individuals who have grown up entirely within the digital age, with innate technological fluency.
Web 2.0: The phase of the internet characterized by user-generated content, social media, and interactive platforms.
Delaying Gratification: The psychological capacity to resist immediate rewards in favor of larger or more enduring future benefits.