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TIME was founded in ______ City in 1923.
TIME was founded in ______ City in 1923.
New York
The award given to someone who influences the events of the year is called ______ of the Year.
The award given to someone who influences the events of the year is called ______ of the Year.
Person
Gitanjali Rao invented a device to detect ______ in drinking water.
Gitanjali Rao invented a device to detect ______ in drinking water.
lead
Orion Jean started the 'Race to ______'.
Orion Jean started the 'Race to ______'.
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Bellen Woodard is known as the 'world's first crayon ______'.
Bellen Woodard is known as the 'world's first crayon ______'.
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Study Notes
TIME Magazine
- Founded in 1923 in New York City, it's the first weekly news magazine in the US
- Covers various topics: politics, science, culture, technology
- Famous for the annual "Person of the Year" award, given to individuals with significant influence
- All winners, except Greta Thunberg (2019), were adults
- TIME acknowledges youth potential and introduced the "Kid of the Year" award in 2020
Kid of the Year Award
- For children aged 8 to 16
- Recognizes positive contributions in science, social justice, or the environment
- First winner: Gitanjali Rao (15), invented a device to detect lead in water and an application to identify cyberbullying.
- Second winner: Orion Jean (11), initiated the "Race to Kindness" campaign encouraging community involvement in charitable projects (e.g., toy donations, meal provisions)
- Third winner: Bellen Woodard (10), the "world's first crayon activist", launched the "More Than Peach" project to address skin tone representation in crayons. Arising from a classmate's request for a specific skin tone crayon, Bellen designed a set of crayons representing various shades.
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Explore the significance of TIME Magazine and its renowned Kid of the Year award, which honors young individuals making impactful contributions in various fields. Discover past winners and their remarkable achievements that highlight the potential of youth in shaping a better future.
