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Free Movie Quiz for Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011)
Free Movie Quiz for Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011)
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The Free Movie Quiz for Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011) is perfect for the classroom. This film is available for streaming on Disney Plus (as of 2024). The multiple choice questions are in chronological order and evenly spaced throughout the movie. Although multiple choice questions do not always allow for in-depth thinking and analysis, teachers can optionally use the included 15 debriefing discussion prompts to engage students in discussion and critical thinking after completing the quiz and watching the movie.
This product includes a .zip file with the following files:
- .pdf with a Link to the Google Forms Self-Grading Quiz
- printable student version (3 pages, two columns)
- printable answer key w/ 15 discussion prompts (4 pages, two columns)
- Note the printable versions have an editable .docx and a pdf version
Note: To avoid confusion, this resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this film, see film details here on IMDb.
How Will the Quiz Challenge Students?
- Encourage exploration of the themes of family, friendship, and helping others as depicted in "Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas."
- Examine the characters' creative problem-solving skills, particularly in festive and challenging situations.
- Investigate the characters' reactions to traditions and their importance in family dynamics.
- Explore the concepts of bravery and adventure through the characters' actions and decisions.
- Encourage critical thinking about the consequences of actions, as seen through the lens of Sid's behavior and the idea of a "naughty list."
- Challenge students to consider the role of teamwork and cooperation in overcoming obstacles.
- Evaluate how belief in oneself and others can lead to unexpected successes and solutions.
- Explore the influence of changing beliefs and attitudes, as demonstrated by Manny and Diego's evolving perspectives on Christmas magic.
How Will the Debriefing Discussion Prompts Challenge Students?
- Engage in discussions about the influence of family traditions and their personal importance.
- Discuss creative solutions to problems, relating to instances where thinking outside the box proved effective.
- Examine the significance of passing down traditions and cultural practices across generations.
- Explore personal experiences of bravery and assistance, connecting them to the movie's portrayal of helping others.
- Reflect on the concept of challenging authority and its impact on personal and group dynamics.
- Connect real-life experiences with the idea of changing beliefs and the power of evolving perspectives.
- Discuss the possibility of multiple interpretations of events and situations, encouraging open-mindedness and diverse viewpoints.
- Explore the overarching themes of the movie, such as the value of family and the spirit of giving and cooperation.
- Examine the role of belief and imagination in addressing real-world challenges and their relevance in personal experiences.
- Encourage students to relate the key lessons from the film to their own lives, discussing how these insights can shape future actions and decisions.
Tips to Share the Google Form Quiz with Students:
- Open the Google Form quiz after you make a copy of it on your own Google Drive.
- Change the title of the quiz to meet your filename structure (or at least remove the "Copy of")
- Click on the 'Send' button located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- You'll see three options for sharing: via Email, via Link, or via Embed HTML.
- Via Email: Enter the email addresses of your students, add a message if you like, and click 'Send'.
- Via Link: Click on the link icon, and a unique URL will be generated. Click 'Copy' and share this link with your students through your preferred method (e.g., classroom website, chat, etc.).
- Via Embed HTML: If you have a classroom website, you can embed the form directly into a webpage by copying the HTML code provided.
- Once the form is shared, students can start filling it out. Their responses will be collected in real-time.
- To view responses, go back to your Google Form and click on the 'Responses' tab at the top of the page.
- Here, you'll see a summary of responses, individual responses, and an option to download responses into a Google Sheet for more detailed analysis.
- If you've enabled automatic grading (see below), the grades will also be visible under the 'Individual' section within the 'Responses' tab. You can review each student's answers and grades here.
How to use the Google Forms Self-Grading version:
- Open the Google Forms Quiz
- Click on the 'Settings' tab
- Under the 'Release grades' section, select 'Immediately after each submission'.
- Optional: You can also enable other 'RESPONDENT SETTINGS' such as:
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- 'Missed questions' to show students which questions they got wrong.
- 'Correct answers' to reveal the correct answers to students.
- 'Point values' to show how many points each question is worth.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The default setting is that automatic grading is turned off. This is intentional for teachers who may want to wait until all students have completed the quiz before allowing automatic grading and revealing the correct answers. The answer key is already set up, and each question is worth 1 point. All you need to do is follow the steps above to enable automatic grading.
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