People & Facts
This woman started GiGi's Playhouse.
Nancy Gianni
Chromosomes are very tiny and they give ___ to the body. (one word)
Directions
GiGi's Playhouse offers many types of ___ (includes creative, social, education). (one word)
Programs
Near which major city did GiGi's Playhouse start?
Chicago
Who is the person GiGi's Playhouse is named after?
GiGi Gianni
Most people have how many chromosomes?
46
Name two creative programs mentioned in the article.
Making art; making music (also acceptable: acting, dancing)
Name one landmark in Chicago listed in the article
Navy Pier (also acceptable: Willis Tower, Cloud Gate, the Field Museum)
What role does GiGi Gianni hold at GiGi's Playhouse (hint: she inspires others)?
Chief Inspiration Officer (or leader/inspiration)
How many chromosomes does a person with Down syndrome have?
47
Give two examples of skills career programs can teach people (two answers).
Money management; professional/job skills
List three U.S. states that have GiGi's Playhouse locations (any three from the article).
Arizona, California, Florida (other correct choices include Ohio, New York, Texas, Wisconsin)
Fill in: Nancy wanted people to ___ people with Down syndrome. (one word)
accept
The extra chromosome creates ___ among people. (one word
Differences
The article says some programs are online and available in more than how many countries? (give the number)
90
GiGi's Playhouse started near Chicago, which is in what part of Illinois? (direction)
Northeastern Illinois
Name two things the article says people born with Down syndrome may be different in (give two answers).
communicates, learns (also acceptable: looks, moves)
Explain in one sentence why chromosomes are important for how the body grows (student-level answer).
Chromosomes give directions that tell the body how to develop, grow, and act.
Explain how GiGi's Playhouse helps people prepare for jobs (two short details).
They teach job skills (professional skills) and money management; they provide practice and support for real work tasks and interviews.
Describe in one sentence why GiGi's Playhouse being in many places and online is important for people (student-level answer)
It helps more people join programs and get support no matter where they live.