Erek has collected over __________________ to be used for insulation in homes.
A) $10,000
B) 50 pounds of Styrofoam
C) 1,000 rolls of fiberglass
D) 27,000 pairs of jeans
"The Summer of Change"
Donovan makes __________________ to donate and sell to raise money for the homeless shelter.
A) cakes
B) greeting cards
C) scarves
D) soap
"The Summer of Change"
What inspired Donovan to help out?
A) He needed community service for his college application
B) He was once homeless himself
C) He saw a documentary about homelessness
D) All of his friends were doing it
"The Summer of Change"
When considering how to make a difference, you should consider
A) your passions
B) your transportation options
C) your availability
D) all of the above
"The Summer of Change"
According to the article, how can you volunteer in your community, even when your time is limited?
A) Find a one-day event that you can help participate in
B) Start a project that you can chip away at in small chunks
C) Both A and B are correct
D) None of the above are correct
"The Summer of Change"
How does Katie use her music skills to help her community?
A) She volunteers at a local funeral home to play the trumpet during veterans' funerals
B) She plays the piano during local church services
C) She organizes community concerts for her local parks and recreation department
D) None of the above are correct
"Is It OK to Buy Cheap Clothes?"
Which of the following is an example of an emerging economy?
A) Japan
B) United States of America
C) Bangladesh
D) Germany
"Is It OK to Buy Cheap Clothes?"
When people stop purchasing a brand because of ethical reasons, it’s called a ___________.
A) message
B) promotion
C) rally
D) boycott
"Is It OK to Buy Cheap Clothes?"
In the 1960s, the U.S. manufactured 95 percent of its clothes. Today we only make ___________.
A) 10%
B) 3%
C) 50%
D) 20%
"Is It OK to Buy Cheap Clothes?"
What are some hardships that garment workers might face?
A) Cheap clothes are often made in sweatshops, which force employees to work long hours
B) The conditions of the work environments are often unsafe
C) Poor ventilation systems are common
D) All of the above are correct
"Is It OK to Buy Cheap Clothes?"
Which of the following is NOT a suggestion that the article gives for becoming a more conscious consumer?
A) Buy more products and recycle less
B) Educate yourself on how clothes are made in emerging countries
C) Examine the labels on your clothes
D) Write to your favorite brands to demand that their workers be treated fairly
"Which One is #FakeNews?"
The New York Times created a _____________ for itself by offering readers news they could trust.
A) plan
B) niche
C) goal
D) script
"Which One is #FakeNews?"
Fake news writers earn their money by
A) scamming people by email
B) raising money for fake charities
C) posting fake reviews to help businesses
D) writing false information designed to get clicks, which then turns into advertising dollars
"Which One is #FakeNews?"
What is confirmation bias?
A) Plans that are created to directly take your money
B) The belief that we are much more likely to buy into new information that supports beliefs or theories we already have - while ignoring evidence to the contrary
C) An argument that supports only one person
D) A fact that is believed by many people to be true, when in reality, it is not
"Which One is #FakeNews?"
According to the article, you should be ________ of news that comes from an unknown source.
A) dismissive
B) accepting
C) skeptical
D) aware
"Are You Following the Herd?"
When faced with a decision about following the crowd, listen to your ___________ to figure out what you really want to do.
A) friends
B) instincts
C) parents
D) impulses
"Are You Following the Herd?"
___________ is the idea that moods can spread through a group.
A) social contagion
B) diffusion of responsibility
C) social cure
D) evolutionary advantage
"Are You Following the Herd?"
Diffusion of responsibility can lead to
A) random acts of kindness
B) riots and negative online behavior
C) skipping school
D) peer pressure
"Are You Following the Herd?"
What’s an example of herd mentality?
A) wearing a stylish outfit you really like
B) joining a team you’d like to be part of
C) posting negative messages on someone’s social media because your friends are doing it
D) coming up with an excuse for not drinking
"Are You Following the Herd?"
Why are teens more susceptible to herd mentality?
A) Teens have more time to hang out with their friends in social settings; therefore, leading to more time for activities together
B) Teens are typically bigger risk takers than adults
C) The section of a teen's brain involved in decision-making is still developing
D) None of the above are correct
"Don’t Get Burned!"
The sun is strongest between ________.
A) 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
B) 2 p.m. and 5 p.m
C) 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
D) 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
"Don’t Get Burned!"
According to the article, how often should you check your skin for any new or changing spots?
A) once a year
B) every six months
C) every week
D) once a month
"Don’t Get Burned!"
The minimum SPF that doctors recommend is ________.
A) 15
B) 55
C) 30
D) 8
"Don’t Get Burned!"
The deadliest form of skin cancer is _______.
A) squamous cell carcinoma
B) melanoma
C) basal cell carcinoma
D) leukemia
"Don’t Get Burned!"
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of skin cancer?
A) A mole or freckle that is rapidly changing or growing
B) A mole or freckle that remains the same size
C) A mole or freckle that is unlike any other - it's darker, or has uneven color
D) A new or changing mole on a body part that isn't typically exposed to the sun