Media Influence and Public Perception

Media Influence and Public Perception

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores whether fears of overpopulation were exaggerated, examines the implications of boxing's decline for football's future, and highlights the human aspect of football players. It also introduces humorous content by Andy Borowitz and other stories featured on Retro Report on PBS.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion is described as not too strong when discussing the reaction to overpopulation fears?

Joy

Panic

Indifference

Curiosity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the decline of boxing suggest about the future of another sport?

Basketball

Baseball

Football

Soccer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For most Americans, what is football primarily considered?

A cultural tradition

Entertainment

A form of exercise

A career

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is mentioned as providing humorous content in the Retro Report?

John Oliver

Stephen Colbert

Andy Borowitz

Trevor Noah

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of stories does the Retro Report on PBS cover?

Documentaries

Comedic sketches

Science fiction

Historical dramas

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