Grizzly Bear Fishing Techniques

Grizzly Bear Fishing Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video captures a National Geographic shoot in Alaska, focusing on a mother grizzly bear teaching her cubs to fish. Despite challenges like salmon darting away and a bear paw knocking the camera, the mother bear demonstrates fishing techniques. She travels to the same spot her mother taught her, showing her cubs how to catch fish. The cubs learn by observing her successful catches, highlighting the importance of timing and location in fishing.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected event occurred during the National Geographic shoot?

A grizzly bear knocked the camera out of position.

The camera fell into the river by itself.

A salmon jumped into the camera.

A bird flew into the camera.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by the National Geographic team while filming?

The weather conditions are harsh.

The camera equipment is malfunctioning.

The bears are too aggressive.

The salmon are difficult to capture on film.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is springtime in Alaska significant for the grizzly bear cubs?

The weather is too cold for fishing.

The bears migrate to another region.

It's the time when bears hibernate.

The rivers are full of fish, making it ideal for learning to fish.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the mother grizzly take her cubs to teach them fishing?

The same spot where her own mother taught her.

A spot chosen by the National Geographic team.

A random location by the river.

A new spot she discovered.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technique does the mother grizzly use to catch fish?

She balances and focuses on the water to catch fish.

She uses a fishing rod.

She dives into the water to catch fish.

She waits for fish to jump into her mouth.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distracts one of the cubs during the fishing lesson?

A bird flying overhead.

Another bear nearby.

The sound of the river.

The cub is not paying attention to the mother.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When do the cubs finally notice their mother's fishing technique?

When the fish jump out of the water.

When she makes a picture-perfect catch.

When she calls them over.

When the camera crew points it out.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are these fishing lessons important for the cubs?

They prepare the cubs for migration.

They ensure the cubs can feed themselves in the future.

They help the cubs learn to hibernate.

They are a form of entertainment for the cubs.