Lynn Faulds Wood

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/lynn-faulds-wood

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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 Lynn Faulds Wood born?March 25, 1948
2. Where was Lynn Faulds Wood born?Scotland
3. When did Lynn Faulds Wood die?April 24, 2020
4. What is the career?Television presenter and journalist, recognized for her investigative work and advocacy
5. Who was Lynn Faulds Wood?Lynn Faulds Wood was a Scottish journalist and TV presenter who became famous for her work on the consumer‑rights show 'Watchdog'.
6. What was the TV show 'Watchdog' about?'Watchdog' was a consumer affairs program that looked into problems like misleading ads, faulty products, and unfair trading practices.

Consumer Advocacy: The practice of supporting and speaking up for the rights and interests of consumers.
Broadcast Journalism: The field of journalism that involves reporting news and information through television and radio.
Corporate Accountability: The obligation of companies to be responsible for their actions and to answer for their impact on society and the environment.
Public Service: Work or activities undertaken for the benefit of the community or the nation.