Animal Intelligence and Brain Functions

Animal Intelligence and Brain Functions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Education

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video is a talk show episode featuring Dr. Amanda Douly, the brain lab manager at the Spectrum Museum. The discussion covers various topics, including brain wave-detecting headsets, Dr. Douly's role at the museum, and educational activities like the brain exhibit and zombie brain camp. The host participates in a brain guessing game with animal brains and tries altered reality goggles. The episode concludes with an introduction to Joy the Macaw and a thank you to participants.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the brain wave headsets used at the Spectrum Museum?

To track movement

To detect brain waves

To amplify sound

To measure temperature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Dr. Amanda Douly's role at the Spectrum Museum?

Museum Curator

Chief Scientist

Head of Security

Brain Lab Manager

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal's brain is known for having large olfactory bulbs?

Cat

Cow

Rabbit

Sheep

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the nematode's brain structure?

It can regenerate

It has a fixed number of neurons

It is larger than a bird's brain

It has a neocortex

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characteristic of macaws indicates higher intelligence?

Large size

Handedness or footedness

Ability to mimic sounds

Colorful feathers