Birding and Racial Challenges

Birding and Racial Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video discusses essential tools for birding and highlights the unique challenges faced by black birders, such as needing multiple forms of ID and avoiding certain clothing. It emphasizes the beauty of birding during specific times of day and shares personal experiences of black birders, likening them to endangered species. The video concludes with a call to make birding and nature more inclusive and appealing to people of color.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional items might African-American birders need compared to others?

A special birding hat

Multiple forms of ID

Extra binoculars

A larger field guide

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term is humorously used to describe African-Americans in camouflage?

Invisible

Incog-negro

Stealthy

Camouflaged

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is twilight considered a good time for birding?

It's easier to see birds

Birds are more active

Birds are quieter

There are fewer people around

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk for black birders who bird at night?

Getting cold

Not seeing any birds

Being mistaken for doing something wrong

Getting lost

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe meeting another black birder?

Like discovering a new species

Like seeing an old friend

Like meeting a celebrity

Like finding a rare bird

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest needs to be done to increase diversity in birding?

Create more birding clubs

Make birding more interesting to people of color

Offer free birding equipment

Host birding competitions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question does the speaker pose about the representation of black bird watchers?

How many bird watchers are black?

What can be done to increase black bird watchers?

Why are there so few black bird watchers?

How many black bird watchers are there?