Beneficial Plants and Growing Techniques

Beneficial Plants and Growing Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video provides a tour of a flower farm, highlighting various plants and their blooming patterns. It covers perennials like penstemon and golden Alexander, discusses the cultivation of Lacy Phacelia and pansies, and checks the cooler for harvested peonies. The video also explores Columbine and Baptisia varieties, and details the growth of snapdragons and sweet peas, emphasizing their cold tolerance and use in flower arrangements.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of plant is penstemon, and why is it beneficial for the farm?

A moisture-loving vine that attracts ladybugs

A shade-loving shrub that attracts hummingbirds

A sun-loving annual that attracts butterflies

A drought-tolerant perennial that attracts bumblebees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is sweet alyssum not recommended for attracting beneficial insects in California?

It is too expensive to maintain

It does not attract enough pollinators

It is very invasive and spreads easily

It requires too much water

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of planting pansies densely?

To improve their color

To make them grow taller for cutting

To protect them from pests

To increase the number of flowers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the recent hailstorm on the farm?

It destroyed all the flowers

It had no impact on the farm

It improved the growth of certain plants

It affected some plants but not others

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the Nora Barlow variety of Columbine?

It blooms in the first year

It is not suitable for cutting

It has a traditional bloom shape

It has long stems and ruffled blooms

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of Baptizia that makes it valuable for cutting?

It has a long vase life

It produces interesting seed pods

It blooms all year round

It is resistant to pests

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge in growing stock from seed?

Preventing pest infestations

Finding the right soil type

Timing the planting before temperatures rise

Ensuring enough sunlight

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