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University of the District of Columbia

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/university-of-the-district-of-columbia

Step 2 · Questions

1. When was University of the District of Columbia built?
2. What is the location?
3. What is the historical origins?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

Public Land-Grant University
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Workforce Development Programs

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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Answer key (teacher copy)

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was University of the District of Columbia built?1977
2. What is the location?Washington, D.C
3. What is the historical origins?1851

Public Land-Grant University: Institutions established under the Morrill Acts to provide practical education in agriculture, science, and engineering, funded by federal land grants.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Institutions founded before 1964 with the primary mission to educate Black Americans, fostering a unique cultural and academic environment.
Workforce Development Programs: Educational initiatives focused on equipping individuals with specific skills and knowledge needed for immediate employment in various industries.