Mushroom Spore Journey and Discovery

Mushroom Spore Journey and Discovery

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video follows Mick as he tracks mushroom spores carried by the wind. By understanding wind patterns and reading the landscape, Mick successfully locates a large number of chanterelle mushrooms. He demonstrates his method of pretending to be a spore to predict where the wind will carry them. After 48 hours of searching, Mick finds a significant amount of mushrooms and eagerly collects them, expressing his excitement about the find.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary method by which mushroom spores are dispersed over long distances?

Animal transport

Human intervention

Water currents

Wind

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Mick suggest tracking the path of mushroom spores?

By observing water flow

By following animal trails

By reading the landscape

By using a compass

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do trees play in the movement of wind according to Mick?

They have no effect on the wind

They absorb the wind

They redirect the wind

They block the wind completely

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mick's reaction upon finding the chanterelles?

Disappointment

Indifference

Confusion

Excitement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Mick search before finding the chanterelles?

12 hours

48 hours

72 hours

24 hours

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Mick plan to do with the mushrooms he collected?

Give them away

Sell them at a market

Use them for decoration

Store them for winter food

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Mick refer to the chanterelles as?

Bronze

Gold

Silver

Copper