Field Museum Achievements and Discoveries

Field Museum Achievements and Discoveries

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, History

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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In 2015, Field Museum scientists made significant contributions by publishing numerous works and discovering new species and archeological sites. They also lent specimens to other institutions and hosted researchers. To share these achievements, the museum is launching 'The Natural News' on The Brain Scoop, providing updates on scientific findings and expeditions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major achievements of Field Museum scientists in 2015?

They discovered 200 new planets.

They hosted a global science fair.

They built a new museum wing.

They published over 200 books and papers.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many new species did the Field Museum scientists discover in 2015?

148

160

200

100

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the approximate number of specimens lent out by the museum to other institutions?

5,000

42,000

10,000

50,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the internal newsletter that the museum plans to share with the public?

The Science Scoop

The Research Report

The Natural News

The Museum Times

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the first episode of The Natural News scheduled to air?

In two weeks

Next month

Tomorrow

Next week