Baratunde Thurston's 'America Outdoors' Insights

Baratunde Thurston's 'America Outdoors' Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

Baratunde Thurston, host of America Outdoors, shares his journey of reconnecting with nature and exploring the diverse connections people have with the outdoors. The series highlights the presence of indigenous nations, the importance of citizenship, and the need to broaden perspectives on who engages with nature. Through this exploration, Thurston addresses social issues and emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with the environment and each other in a changing world.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Baratunde Thurston's primary motivation for creating 'America Outdoors'?

To promote technology in outdoor activities

To explore new outdoor activities

To reconnect with nature as he did in his childhood

To create a documentary about urban life

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Thurston describe the role of indigenous nations in the United States?

As a group focused on urban development

As a vital presence maintaining a connection with the land

As a historical group no longer present

As a group disconnected from nature

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of citizenship does Thurston find special in the context of 'America Outdoors'?

The political responsibilities of citizens

The economic benefits of citizenship

The cultural diversity and connection to the land

The legal process of becoming a citizen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Thurston's goals in making 'America Outdoors'?

To promote digital technology in nature

To focus solely on environmental issues

To bring a broader lens to who we expect to see in the outdoors

To highlight urban landscapes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Thurston suggest is important in the face of climate change?

Increasing industrial production

Reconnecting with nature and each other

Expanding urban areas

Focusing on technological advancements