Social Studies Kids: Student Activism

The video explores the concept of activism, highlighting its various forms such as protests, letter writing, and volunteering. It features young activists like Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai, who have made significant impacts in climate change and education rights. The video emphasizes the importance of collaboration and using one's unique skills to drive change. It also provides guidance on how to get involved in activism, from educating oneself to organizing protests.

What is the primary goal of activism as discussed in the introduction?

• To rescue communities in need

• To solve all world problems alone

• To bring about political and social change

• To become a hero

According to Ananya Guruprasad, what is a significant consequence of global warming?

• More freshwater availability

• Increased biodiversity

• Coral bleaching

• Stabilized sea temperatures

What inspired Autumn Peltier to become an Indigenous water protector?

• Her family's history

• A documentary she watched

• A school project

• Her friend's influence

What is the mission of the Black Lives Matter movement as mentioned in the video?

• To increase educational opportunities

• To support global warming initiatives

• To build local power in Black communities

• To promote economic growth

What challenge did Amanda Gorman overcome to share her poetry publicly?

• No access to education

• Lack of interest

• An auditory processing disorder

• Financial difficulties

What is a key step in getting involved in activism according to the video?

• Avoiding collaboration

• Learning about the issue

• Focusing only on global problems

• Ignoring local issues

What is one way to grow an activist movement?

• Keeping information secret

• Educating others about the issue

• Discouraging new members

• Focusing on individual efforts

What is a suggested method for raising funds for activism?

• Avoiding public events

• Organizing a bake sale

• Investing in stocks

• Borrowing money from friends

What is an important quality for an activist to have?

• Indifference

• Selfishness

• Generosity

• Impatience

What should activists do to understand the issues they care about?

• Ignore historical context

• Rely solely on social media

• Avoid asking questions

• Research and learn about the issue