Priscilla Chan

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/priscilla-chan

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 Priscilla Chan born?February 24, 1985
2. How big is Priscilla Chan?Science, education, and justice reform
3. What is the primary career?Pediatrician
4. What is the co-founded?Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
5. Who is Priscilla Chan?Priscilla Chan is a doctor who cares for children and a philanthropist who works to make the world a better place.
6. What did Priscilla Chan do before starting the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative?Before the initiative, she worked as a pediatrician, helping children get the medical care they need.

Pediatrician: A medical doctor specializing in the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Venture Capital: A form of private equity financing that is provided by venture capital firms or funds to startups and small businesses with perceived long-term growth potential.
Systemic Issues: Problems that are embedded within the structure or functioning of a system, rather than being isolated incidents.