Halima Aden's Journey and Impact

Halima Aden's Journey and Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism, Life Skills, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video features Halima Aden, a model who has made significant strides in the fashion industry, breaking barriers as a Muslim woman. Born in a refugee camp in Kenya after her family fled Somalia, Halima's journey to the US took eight years. She has become a symbol of representation, inspiring young girls by appearing on magazine covers and participating in high-profile campaigns. Halima emphasizes the importance of changing narratives about Muslims in America and highlights her achievements, including becoming the first Muslim homecoming queen in her high school and participating in the Miss Minnesota pageant.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which fashion shows has Halima Aden participated in?

Victoria's Secret

Kanye's fashion shows

Chanel

Gucci

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Halima Aden born?

Kenya

United States

Ethiopia

Somalia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant role did Halima achieve in her high school?

Class President

First Muslim Homecoming Queen

Valedictorian

Head Cheerleader

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Halima's responsibilities as a Muslim model?

To stay within her comfort zone

To focus solely on fashion

To avoid public speaking

To help change the narrative about Muslims

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What message does Halima Aden convey about Muslim stories in America?

They are mostly negative

They are all about fashion

They are irrelevant

They are diverse and often untold

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