Current Events and Social Issues

Current Events and Social Issues

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video covers various topics, starting with an introduction to CNN 10 and a vocabulary challenge. It discusses recent labor strikes in America, including those by auto and healthcare workers. A trivia question about the largest museum in the world is posed, followed by a report on a bed bug infestation in Paris. Sarah Seider shares her experiences reporting on conflict, highlighting the emotional challenges. The video concludes with a segment on the new Sphere entertainment venue in Las Vegas.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about Joe Biden's involvement in the auto worker strike?

He provided financial aid to the workers.

He was criticized for not supporting the workers.

He negotiated the end of the strike.

He was the first US president to join a picket line.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main demand of the healthcare workers planning to strike?

Better working hours

More vacation days

Higher wages

Resolution of staffing shortages

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of the healthcare strike mentioned in the video?

It could be the largest healthcare strike in US history.

It could lead to a decrease in healthcare costs.

It could cause a nationwide shortage of medical supplies.

It could result in new healthcare policies.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which museum is considered the largest in the world?

The Louvre in Paris

The Hermitage in St. Petersburg

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding the bed bug infestation in Paris?

It might affect the 2024 Olympics.

It has led to a shortage of pest control services.

It could spread to other European countries.

It has caused a decline in tourism.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotional challenge does Sarah Seider mention about reporting on conflicts?

The fear of being in dangerous situations

The lack of support from colleagues

The difficulty in finding stories

The pressure to report quickly

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Sarah Seider describe the support from her colleagues?

As non-existent

As crucial and impactful

As minimal but helpful

As overwhelming

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