Michael Watt (philanthropist)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/michael-watt--philanthropist-

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 Michael Watt (philanthropist) born?December 16, 1940
2. What was Michael Watt (philanthropist)'s job?Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor
3. What is the country of origin?New Zealand
4. What is the award received?Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit

Philanthropy: The practice of donating money and time to help others and improve society.
Entrepreneurship: The process of designing, launching, and running a new business, which is often initially a small business.
Investor: An individual or entity that allocates capital with the expectation of a future financial return.
New Zealand Order of Merit: A national honor awarded for distinguished service in various fields, recognizing significant contributions to New Zealand.