Learn about Miranda Gibson and her conservation work with this 2-page reading passage and accompanying comprehension questions.
Who Is Miranda Gibson?
Can you imagine living in a tree for an entire year? Because that is exactly what Miranda Gibson did!
Miranda Gibson is an Australian conservationist. She grew up surrounded by the beautiful forests of Tasmania and always felt a deep connection to the trees and animals that live there. As she grew older, Miranda realised that these forests were in danger. Trees were being cut down, and animals were losing their homes.
In 2011, Miranda did something incredible. She climbed up into a giant eucalyptus tree and lived there for more than a year! In doing this, Miranda brought attention to the plight of Australia’s diminishing eucalyptus forests. She now travels around Australia, speaking about the importance of conserving the environment.
Learn About Miranda Gibson During National Science Week 2024
The theme for National Science Week 2024 is “Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability”. The theme is one that resonates strongly with Miranda Gibson’s work of drawing people’s attention to the importance of environmental conservation.
This reading passage and comprehension activity have been designed by our teacher team to educate your students about the conservation work of Miranda Gibson. It explains how she brought attention to the plight of the Tasmanian wilderness by bravely living in a tree for an entire year!
After reading the passage, students are then required to answer 10 comprehension questions based on the content in the text. Questions include multiple-choice, true/false and free-response questions.
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This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a Teach Starter collaborator.
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