Search Header Logo
Exploring the Themes of One Plastic Bag

Exploring the Themes of One Plastic Bag

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

1st - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RL.3.6, RI.9-10.9, RI.11-12.10

+35

Standards-aligned

Created by

Liam Anderson

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.RL.3.6
,
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
,
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.1.1
,
CCSS.RI.3.2
,
CCSS.RL.1.3
,
CCSS.RI.3.3
,
CCSS.RI.K.6
,
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
,
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
,
CCSS.RL.K.6
,
CCSS.RI.6.10
,
CCSS.RI.7.10
,
CCSS.RI.8.10
,
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
,
CCSS.RL.4.6
,
CCSS.RL.1.6
,
CCSS.RL.2.10
,
CCSS.RL.3.10
,
CCSS.RI.1.4
,
CCSS.RI.3.1
,
CCSS.RL.1.1
,
CCSS.RL.3.1
,
CCSS.RI.4.2
,
CCSS.RL.1.2
,
CCSS.RL.2.2
,
CCSS.RL.5.2
,
CCSS.RL.2.3
,
CCSS.RL.3.3
,
CCSS.RL.4.3
,
CCSS.RL.5.3
,
CCSS.RI.2.6
,
CCSS.RI.3.6
,
CCSS.RL.5.6
,
CCSS.RI.4.3
,
CCSS.RI.5.3
,
CCSS.RI.6.3
,
CCSS.RI.7.3
,
The video celebrates Earth Day by reading 'One Plastic Bag', a true story about Isatou Ceesay from Gambia who discovers the environmental impact of plastic bags. Initially intrigued by their utility, Isatou soon realizes the growing problem of plastic waste affecting her village. Motivated by the death of livestock, she and her friends start a recycling project, turning plastic bags into purses. Despite initial skepticism, their efforts lead to community success, improved health, and economic benefits. The author's note highlights the project's broader impact and the establishment of a community empowerment center.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the title of the book discussed in the video?

The Plastic Problem

One Plastic Bag

Isatou's Journey

Recycling in Gambia

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What country is Isatou Ceesay from?

Gambia

Nigeria

Ghana

Kenya

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What triggered Isatou Ceesay to start collecting plastic bags?

A community challenge

A school project

The death of livestock

A government initiative

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Isatou and her friends make from the recycled plastic bags?

Purses

Toys

Decorative items

Clothing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the community initially react to Isatou's recycling project?

They were indifferent

They were supportive

They were confused

They mocked her

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of selling the recycled products?

It was banned

It was unsuccessful

It led to a new law

It became very popular

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional community benefit was mentioned as a result of the recycling project?

New schools were built

A public library was established

A new hospital was opened

Roads were improved

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?