All about Mary Davis

Mary Davis is an amazing woman who has done many great things in her life. She was born in Ireland and grew up to become a strong advocate for people with disabilities. Mary worked hard to make sure that everyone, no matter their abilities, could have equal opportunities in life.

  1. What is one of the biggest things Mary Davis did to help people with disabilities?
  2. When did Mary help organize the Special Olympics?
  3. Why does Mary believe everyone should have the chance to compete and have fun?
  4. How has Mary inspired people around the world?
  5. How can you make a difference in the lives of others like Mary Davis?

A Visit to Dublin

Hi there! I'm Zoey and I'm 8 years old. I recently went on a super cool trip to Dublin with my family. Dublin is a fascinating city with so much history and amazing places to visit. One of the places we visited was the Guinness Storehouse, which is a famous tourist attraction in Dublin. It was inspired by Mary Davis, a well-known figure in Dublin who helped promote tourism in the city.

  1. What is the name of the child?
  2. How old is Zoey?
  3. Where did Zoey visit with her family?
  4. Who is Mary Davis and how is she connected to the tourist attraction?
  5. Can you name another famous tourist attraction in Dublin?

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Your Turn...

After learning all about Mary Davis, 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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