Social Network Short Answer

Mark Zuckerberg helped change the way people communicate and share information online through the creation of Facebook. This passage introduces students to Zuckerberg’s childhood interest in computers and programming, including the programs he created before attending Harvard University.

This worksheet follows the development of Facebook from a website designed for Harvard students into a social network used by millions of people around the world. Students also learn about some of the challenges Zuckerberg faced as Facebook grew, including competition, legal disputes, and concerns about privacy and misinformation. The passage helps readers practice identifying cause and effect, following the growth of an idea, and considering both the accomplishments and challenges that can come with creating influential technology.