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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Overview

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is a viral campaign to raise awareness and funds for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It started with Peter Frates, an ALS patient, and quickly gained traction with celebrities like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates participating. The challenge involves dumping ice water on oneself or donating to ALS research. While it has raised significant funds, it has also faced criticism for overshadowing other charities. The video concludes with the speaker challenging others and pledging donations to both ALS and other causes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?

To promote a new social media trend

To encourage people to take cold showers

To raise awareness and funds for ALS research

To support local sports teams

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was instrumental in starting the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?

Vin Diesel

Mark Zuckerberg

Bill Gates

Peter Frates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original choice given to participants of the challenge?

Donate $50 or run a marathon

Dump ice water on your head or donate $100

Sing a song or donate $10

Post a video or write a blog

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which celebrity challenged Vladimir Putin to participate in the challenge?

Vin Diesel

Bill Gates

Arianna Huffington

Mark Zuckerberg

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major criticism of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?

It takes too much time to complete

It is too expensive to participate

It only focuses on ALS and ignores other diseases

It is harmful to the environment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money did the ALS Association raise since the challenge began?

$50 million

$10 million

$23 million

$100 million

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which charity is recommended by GiveWell as a cost-effective alternative?

UNICEF

Deworm the World Initiative

Red Cross

World Health Organization

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