Gro Harlem Brundtland

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.

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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 Gro Harlem Brundtland born?April 20, 1939
2. Where was Gro Harlem Brundtland born?Oslo, Norway
3. Who is Gro Harlem Brundtland?She is a Norwegian doctor and politician who became Norway’s first female Prime Minister and later led the World Health Organization. She worked to make health and the environment better for everyone.
4. Why is she called the “Mother of the Nation”?Because she guided Norway with kindness and care, helping the country grow and protecting people’s well‑being. Her calm and fair style earned her that nickname.

Prime Minister: The head of government in a parliamentary system, typically the leader of the majority party or coalition in the legislature.
Sustainable Development: A development paradigm that integrates economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection to meet present needs without compromising future generations.
World Health Organization (WHO): A UN specialized agency responsible for international public health, setting global health standards and providing technical assistance to countries.
Brundtland Report: The influential 1987 report 'Our Common Future' by the World Commission on Environment and Development, which defined and advocated for sustainable development.