All about Margaret Mead

Margaret Mead was a very smart and brave woman who lived a long time ago. She was a famous anthropologist, which means she studied different cultures and people around the world. Margaret Mead was born in 1901 in the United States and she loved to learn about how people lived in different places. She traveled to faraway countries like Samoa and Papua New Guinea to study their customs and traditions.

1. What was Margaret Mead's profession?
2. Where did Margaret Mead travel to study different cultures?
3. What did Margaret Mead believe in?
4. How did Margaret Mead inspire people?
5. Why is Margaret Mead's legacy important?

A Visit to Samoa

Hi, I'm Zoe and I'm 8 years old. I want to share with you all about my recent trip to Samoa! It was so cool to visit the place where Margaret Mead, the famous anthropologist, did a lot of her work.
We went to a tourist attraction in Samoa called the Samoa Cultural Village, which was influenced by Margaret Mead. It was amazing to see how people used to live and learn about their culture.
I loved seeing the traditional dances and trying the local food. The villagers were so friendly and welcoming. I even got to make a traditional craft to take home as a souvenir.
Learning about Margaret Mead and her studies made me curious about different cultures around the world. I hope to travel more and explore new places in the future!

1. What is the name of the child who visited Samoa?
2. Where did the child visit in Samoa that was influenced by Margaret Mead?
3. What did the child enjoy most about the Samoa Cultural Village?
4. How did the visit to Samoa inspire the child?
5. What does the child hope to do in the future after learning about different cultures?

Margaret Mead Fact Finder

Your Turn...

After learning all about Margaret Mead, your job is to create a timeline of her life. You should add all the important events in her life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!

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