All about Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai was an amazing woman who lived in Kenya. She loved nature and wanted to protect the environment. Wangari noticed that many trees were being cut down, which made her sad because trees help our planet. So, she decided to do something about it.

1. What did Wangari Maathai notice that made her sad?
2. What movement did Wangari start to help the environment in Kenya?
3. Why did Wangari believe in the power of ordinary people?
4. How did Wangari's hard work and determination inspire others?
5. Why do you think Wangari Maathai's story is important?

A Visit to Kenya

Hi, I'm Clara and I'm 8 years old. I recently went on a really cool trip to Kenya, where I learned about Wangari Maathai, who was a famous environmentalist. One of the places I visited that was influenced by her was the Karura Forest in Nairobi. It was amazing to see all the trees and animals there, and learn about how important it is to protect our environment.

1. What is the name of the 8-year-old in the blog post?
2. Where did Clara visit recently?
3. Who was Wangari Maathai?
4. What tourist attraction did Clara visit in Kenya?
5. Why is it important to protect the environment, according to Clara?

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Your Turn...

After learning all about Wangari Maathai, 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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