Exploring the Nomadic Lifestyle

Exploring the Nomadic Lifestyle

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Social Studies, Philosophy

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The transcript describes a person's attraction to a nomadic lifestyle, living out of a backpack and traveling the world. It highlights the joy of exploring new places and meeting new people, with an emphasis on the freedom and self-discovery that comes from being constantly on the move. The speaker expresses uncertainty about when this journey will end, finding comfort in being 'lost' and living in the present. The transcript concludes with an introduction to the documentary 'I Am Another You' as part of PBS's Independent Lens series.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of a nomadic lifestyle does the speaker find appealing?

Working a 9 to 5 job

Staying in one place

Traveling with minimal belongings

Owning a large house

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker say about the end of their travels?

They have a set date to stop traveling

They are unsure when they will stop

They plan to stop next year

They will stop once they visit every country

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe their sense of identity?

Being found in routine

Being lost is where they are found

Being found in material possessions

Being lost in a crowd

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's perception of time while traveling?

They keep a strict schedule

They plan each day meticulously

They are always aware of the day

Every day feels like the present

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the title of the documentary mentioned in the transcript?

The Nomadic Life

Life on the Road

I Am Another You

Traveling the World