TED: How one small idea led to $1 million of paid water bills | Tiffani Ashley Bell

TED: How one small idea led to $1 million of paid water bills | Tiffani Ashley Bell

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses a water crisis in Detroit, where many residents faced water shutoffs due to unpaid bills. The speaker, motivated by personal connection and social justice, used programming skills and social media to create a platform for paying off water bills. This initiative provided immediate relief and inspired community involvement, highlighting the power of small actions. The speaker encourages viewers to notice problems and take action, addressing criticisms by emphasizing the importance of providing relief and sparking change.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue faced by people in Detroit as mentioned in the video?

Food shortages

Lack of electricity

Unpaid water bills

Housing crisis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated the speaker to take action regarding the water crisis?

A sense of injustice and personal connection

A challenge from a friend

Personal family ties to Detroit

A request from local authorities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker initially plan to help those affected by the water crisis?

By contacting the media

By paying off water bills

By organizing a protest

By creating a nonprofit organization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool did the speaker use to facilitate the payment of water bills?

A mobile app

A website

A phone hotline

A community center

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction of the community to the speaker's initiative?

Criticism

Confusion

Indifference

Support and participation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's response to the criticism that their efforts are just a 'Band-Aid'?

They ignore the criticism

They plan to start a new project

They agree and stopped the initiative

They argue that small actions can provide relief

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader impact did the speaker's initiative have?

It led to a new law

It inspired other cities to offer assistance

It was ignored by policymakers

It was featured in a documentary

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