Stanford 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/stanford-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. When was Stanford University built?1885
2. What is the founders?Leland and Jane Stanford
3. What is the location?Stanford, California, USA
4. What is Stanford University and when was it founded?Stanford University is a famous school in California. It was founded in 1885.
5. Why was Stanford University created?Leland and Jane Stanford started the school in memory of their son. They wanted to give learning opportunities to young people.

Endowment: A fund or property donated to an institution, typically to provide an income.
Interdisciplinary: Involving or combining different academic subjects or professional specializations.
Ecosystem: A complex network of living organisms and their environment, often used metaphorically for business or innovation hubs.