Instituto Politécnico Nacional

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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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. How big is Instituto Politécnico Nacional?Approximately 530 acres (2.1 km2)
2. What is the institution type?Public polytechnic university system
3. What is the primary geographic focus?Mexico City, Mexico, with a national network
4. How many students study at IPN?More than 171,000 students study at IPN, from high school to graduate school.
5. When was IPN founded and why?IPN was started on January 1, 1936 by President Lázaro Cárdenas. He wanted the school to give Mexico the technical skills it needed to grow its industry and become independent.

Polytechnic Institution: An educational institution focused on science, technology, engineering, and applied arts.
Undergraduate Education: The first level of higher education, typically leading to a bachelor's degree.
Postgraduate Education: Advanced academic study undertaken after obtaining a bachelor's degree, such as master's or doctoral programs.
Technical Careers: Vocational or specialized training programs designed to equip students with practical skills for specific trades or industries.