Exploring the Impact of President Barbie on SNL

Exploring the Impact of President Barbie on SNL

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video explores the limitless possibilities of girls' imaginations, from outer space to magical worlds. Mattel introduces President Barbie, aiming to inspire girls with a doll that represents leadership. However, the discussion reveals that girls prefer diverse play options, like Legos, and are critical of Barbie's stiffness and forced appeal. The video concludes with a reflection on the need to rethink how toys like President Barbie are presented to children.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the places imagination can take little girls to?

A math class

Outer space

A local supermarket

Their backyard

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant role does President Barbie hold?

School teacher

Commander-in-Chief

Veterinarian

Astronaut

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the girls' stance on playing with dolls?

They are indifferent

They prefer not to play with dolls

They only play with dolls

They must play with dolls because they are girls

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What toy do the girls express a liking for?

Puzzles

Video games

Legos

Dolls

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What accessories does President Barbie come with?

A car and a house

Sunglasses and a smartphone with Snapchat

A pet dog

A cooking set

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is President Barbie trying hard according to the narrative?

To make friends

To win a competition

Because she couldn't be president in the past

To be more likeable

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the girls choose to play with instead of President Barbie?

An old broom

A video game console

A pet cat

A puzzle

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the girls' final stance on playing with President Barbie?

They refuse to play with it

They play with it reluctantly

They are excited to play with it

They decide to give it a try