Grupo de Chicago hace yoga en las calles mas violentas de la ciudad

Grupo de Chicago hace yoga en las calles mas violentas de la ciudad

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Life Skills

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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In a violent Chicago neighborhood, yoga is being used as a tool to reduce stress and violence. Tameka Lawson, director of iGrow Chicago, hopes yoga will help young people manage tension. Carl Mables, a participant, shares how yoga has positively impacted his life. Lawson aims to transform the community by holding weekly yoga classes in the streets, encouraging positive activities and boosting confidence among residents.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected activity is drawing attention in a violent Chicago neighborhood?

A sports event

A music festival

Yoga sessions

A new shopping mall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Tameka Lawson and what is her role in the community?

A city council member

A yoga instructor

Director of iGrow Chicago

A local police officer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has yoga helped Carl Mables in his personal life?

Introduced him to new friends

Provided him with a new job

Helped him with stress and personal issues

Improved his physical fitness

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of holding yoga classes in the streets according to Lawson?

To inspire positive change and confidence in the community

To attract tourists to the neighborhood

To promote a new yoga studio

To encourage outdoor activities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Lawson hope the police and passersby will see when they observe the yoga sessions?

A new form of entertainment

Residents engaging in positive activities

A community meeting

A protest against violence