All about Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson is an amazing woman who has done many important things in her life. She was born in Ireland in 1944 and loved learning and helping people from a very young age. Mary became a lawyer and fought for justice and equality for all people. She was the first woman president of Ireland, which was a very big deal! During her time as president, Mary worked hard to make sure everyone in Ireland had the same rights and opportunities. After her time as president, she continued to work for human rights around the world. She became the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, which means she helped protect people's rights all over the globe. Mary Robinson is an inspiration to many people because she has always stood up for what is right and fair. She shows us that we can all make a difference in the world by being kind and helping others. Mary Robinson's story teaches us that we can all be leaders and make the world a better place.

1. Where was Mary Robinson born?
2. What did Mary become when she grew up?
3. Why is Mary Robinson an inspiration to many people?
4. How did Mary Robinson make the world a better place?
5. What lesson can we learn from Mary Robinson's story?

A Visit to Ireland

Hi, my name is Hannah and I am 8 years old. I recently went on a super cool trip to Ireland! One of the places we visited was the famous Cliffs of Moher. It was so amazing to see the gigantic cliffs towering over the ocean. I felt like I was on top of the world!

1. What is the name of the tourist attraction Hannah visited in Ireland?
2. How did Hannah feel when she saw the Cliffs of Moher?
3. Why do you think the Cliffs of Moher are famous?
4. What could be some interesting facts about Mary Robinson?
5. How do you think visiting historical places like this can help us learn more about the world?

Mary Robinson Fact Finder

Your Turn...

After learning all about Mary Robinson, 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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