Survival Strategies of Fire Ants in Flooded Environments

Survival Strategies of Fire Ants in Flooded Environments

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video follows a fire ant colony as they work hard to settle in a bougie lakeside location. They face challenges like rising water, which prompts them to use their survival instincts to form a life raft. Despite daily dramas and separations, the ants strive to reach shore, demonstrating teamwork and unity. Ultimately, they succeed in finding safety and embrace change to find a new home.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary task of the fire ant in the colony?

Caring for the offspring

Gathering food

Building the ant hill

Scouting for threats

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the ants' reaction to the water feature turning on?

They prepared to move

Immediate action to save the colony

They were attracted to it

They ignored it

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What triggered the ants to form a living raft?

A rival ant colony

The search for food

A sudden flood

A predator attack

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What instinctive skills did the ants use to survive?

Camouflage

Building skills

Hunting skills

Survival skills from their rainforest home

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do ants stay afloat on their living raft?

Swimming vigorously

Trapping air bubbles with their bodies

Using leaves as boats

By flapping their wings

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the ants' biggest challenge while afloat?

Finding food

Keeping the raft together

Navigating to land

Avoiding water predators

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the ants finally reach dry land?

Floating until reaching shore

Paddling in unison

Using human assistance

By following birds

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