McMaster University

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/mcmaster-university

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 McMaster University?152.4 hectares (377 acres)
2. What is the location?Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
3. What is the incorporation year?1887
4. Where is McMaster University located?It is in the city of Hamilton, right next to the Royal Botanical Gardens.
5. When did McMaster University move to Hamilton?The university moved to Hamilton in 1930 to have more space for students and research.

Philanthropic Act: An action or gift made for the benefit of others, often involving financial contributions to institutions.
Research-Intensive University: An institution that dedicates significant resources and effort to conducting advanced research and generating new knowledge.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The process where experts from different academic fields work together to solve problems or create new ideas.
Nobel Laureate: An individual who has been awarded a Nobel Prize for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, or peace.