University College, Toronto

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 University College, Toronto built?1853
2. What is the location?St. George campus, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3. What is the designation?National Historic Site of Canada
4. What is University College in Toronto?University College is a historic building where students learn, part of the University of Toronto. It was built in 1853 and was the first college in Canada that was not tied to any religion.
5. Why was University College built without a religious connection?It was made to be a place of learning that everyone could join, no matter their faith. The idea was that knowledge should belong to all people.

Constituent College: An academic unit that is an integral part of a larger university, often with its own governance and student body.
Non-denominational: An institution that does not adhere to or promote the doctrines of any specific religious denomination.
National Historic Site: A place officially recognized by the Canadian government for its exceptional historical significance and cultural importance.
Collegiate System: A university structure where academic and residential life is organized into smaller, self-governing colleges.