Bear Safety and Camp Setup

Bear Safety and Camp Setup

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Life Skills

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video tutorial covers the challenges of carrying venison in bear country, emphasizing the importance of safety. It explains setting up a trip wire and using pots and pans as a bear defense mechanism. The tutorial also demonstrates how to hang a bear bag to keep food safe from bears. The video concludes with a bear encounter near the camp, highlighting the effectiveness of the safety measures.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it risky to carry venison in bear territory?

It can spoil quickly.

It makes the backpack heavier.

It attracts bears due to the scent.

It attracts other animals.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of setting up a trip wire with pots and pans?

To create a musical instrument.

To mark the boundaries of the camp.

To alert the group if a bear approaches.

To cook food more efficiently.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material is used to set up the trip wire?

Fishing line

Metal wire

Standard 550 cord

Rope

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do they hang the food bag high off the ground?

To make it easier to access.

To keep it cool.

To prevent bears from reaching it.

To keep it dry.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What items are placed in the bear bag?

Only venison

Venison, beans, and rice

Only rice

Only beans

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern when setting up camp in bear territory?

Building a fire

Setting up tents

Avoiding bear paths

Finding a water source

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What indicates that a bear is near the camp?

A loud roar

The sound of the trip wire

Footprints on the ground

The smell of the bear

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the group's reaction to the bear detection?

They try to scare the bear away.

They ignore it.

They prepare to leave the camp.

They feel confident in their safety measures.