Life in Isolation: The Story of Billy Barr and Climate Data

Life in Isolation: The Story of Billy Barr and Climate Data

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

5th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.3.1, RI.5.5, RI.3.1

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Emma Peterson

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.RL.3.1
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CCSS.RI.5.5
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CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
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CCSS.RI.2.1
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CCSS.RL.1.1
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CCSS.RI.4.5
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CCSS.RI.6.5
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CCSS.RI.7.5
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CCSS.RI.3.5
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The video introduces Billy Barr, known as the Snow Guardian, who has lived in isolation for over 40 winters, meticulously recording snow data. His records have gained scientific interest, revealing climate change trends such as later snowpack formation and increased temperatures. Billy shares insights on survival and adaptation in harsh environments.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What survival tip does Billy give?

Building a snow shelter

Eating snow for hydration

Avoiding snow altogether

adapt to climate change

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Billy Barr known as?

Snow Guardian

Snow Keeper

Snow Protector

Snow Watcher

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Billy do every day twice a day during winter?

Record snow data

Watch TV

Read a book

Take a walk

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trend has Billy observed regarding snowpack?

It is increasing

It is staying the same

It is unpredictable

It is decreasing

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern does Billy have about the snowpack?

It is melting too fast

It is too cold

It is too thick

It is not melting at all

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1