Living on a Dollar Documentary
Authored by Melanie Behnke
6th - 8th Grade
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This quiz focuses on global poverty, economic inequality, and development challenges through the lens of the documentary "Living on a Dollar." The content is appropriate for middle school students in grades 6-8, as it combines factual recall with analysis of complex social and economic issues. Students need foundational knowledge of global poverty statistics, understanding of economic concepts like loans and microfinance, and the ability to analyze how geographic and cultural factors impact daily life. The questions assess students' comprehension of documentary content while building awareness of economic disparities, survival economics in developing nations, and innovative solutions like microfinance institutions. Students must demonstrate understanding of how limited resources affect decision-making, the challenges of subsistence living, and the interconnections between education, employment, and economic mobility in rural Guatemala. Created by Melanie Behnke, a teacher in the US who teaches grades 6 and 8. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment following documentary viewing, helping students process and retain key information about global poverty and economic development. Teachers can use this as a comprehension check during social studies units on global economics, cultural geography, or contemporary world issues. The quiz works effectively as a discussion starter for deeper conversations about inequality, development aid, and economic solutions in developing nations. It also functions well as homework or review material before more complex assignments analyzing poverty reduction strategies. The content aligns with social studies standards focusing on geographic reasoning, economic systems, and global connections, particularly those addressing how location affects economic activities and how economic decisions impact individuals and societies.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
About how many people in the world live on less than a dollar a day?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where was this documentary filmed?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the village where the students decided to live?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do people do for work in the village of Peña Blanca where Chris and Zach stay?
Sales people
Fireman
Teachers
They are Farmers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many college students went on the trip?
4
8
12
16
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What language did most of the people speak that was hard to learn?
English
French
Mayan dialects
Kakchiquel
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the college students divide up their money to simulate what life was like living in Guatemala?
Money grew on trees.
They picked a number (0-9) out of a hat to determine how much money they would have that day.
They brought money with them from America and used that to pay for things they needed.
They stole money from the bank.
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