Understanding Habitat Fragments and Social Impact

Understanding Habitat Fragments and Social Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Education, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The speaker discusses their journey from feeling powerless in the face of global issues to realizing the impact of small, local actions. By studying bumblebees and habitat fragments, they discovered how individual efforts can contribute to larger systemic changes. This concept was applied to social systems, leading to the creation of MICRO museums, which bring educational resources to underserved communities. The talk concludes with a call to action, encouraging individuals to focus on small, strategic actions that collectively lead to significant change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's initial job at NASA focused on?

Studying small ecosystems

Analyzing satellite data for global systems

Teaching environmental science

Developing new technologies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the speaker discover about bumblebees in Southern California?

They were migrating to other regions

They were unaffected by environmental changes

They were thriving in urban areas

They were struggling due to habitat loss

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can habitat fragments benefit bumblebees?

By increasing their population size

By reducing their need for pollination

By providing a continuous food source

By isolating them from other species

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue did the speaker identify with museums in New York?

They are not open to the public

They lack educational resources

They are concentrated in wealthier areas

They are too small to accommodate visitors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the MICRO museums?

To focus solely on art exhibitions

To create a network of small educational spaces

To provide mobile science education

To replace traditional museums

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the MICRO museums impact the South Bronx community?

They focused on art rather than science

They were not well-received by the community

They replaced existing educational programs

They became the first science museum in the area

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did local students play in the MICRO museums?

They funded the museum operations

They served as museum docents

They critiqued the museum's content

They designed the museum exhibits

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