Rancho Obi-Wan

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/rancho-obi-wan

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 Rancho Obi-Wan?Over 9,000 square feet
2. What is the location?Petaluma, California
3. What is the record holder?Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia
4. Who collected all the Star Wars toys for Rancho Obi-Wan?Steve Sansweet, a former Lucasfilm employee, gathered the toys and artifacts over many years.
5. Where is Rancho Obi-Wan located?It is located in Petaluma, California.

Memorabilia: Objects collected for their association with a famous person, event, or franchise, often holding historical or sentimental value.
Guinness World Records: An internationally recognized authority that documents and verifies extraordinary achievements and records across various domains.
Nonprofit Organization: An entity established for purposes other than generating profit, with any surplus revenue reinvested into its mission or public benefit.
Lucasfilm: The American film and television production company founded by George Lucas, renowned for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.