Oyster Harvesting Challenges and Traditions

Oyster Harvesting Challenges and Traditions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Life Skills

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video follows RJ and his family as they harvest Louisiana oysters, a yearly tradition. Despite starting late due to holiday chores, they employ traditional hand-picking methods to gather the best oysters. The video highlights the oysters' unique sweet and salty flavor, attributed to the mineral-rich waters. RJ emphasizes discipline and efficiency to ensure a successful harvest before daylight fades.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What annual tradition does RJ have involving oysters?

He donates them to a charity.

He uses them for a community feast.

He brings them home for his wife.

He sells them at a local market.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the boys getting into the water late?

They had to repair their boat.

They were caught up in holiday chores.

They were waiting for RJ to arrive.

They were waiting for the tide to change.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do the boys face while harvesting oysters?

The water is chilly.

The oysters are too small.

The water is too deep.

The oysters are scarce.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method do the boys use to harvest oysters?

Using nets to catch them.

Using a mechanical harvester.

Diving with snorkels.

Picking with their hands.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the oysters a perfect combination of flavors?

Their color and texture.

Their age and maturity.

Their size and shape.

Their mineral content and water temperature.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Dylan find the oysters irresistible?

They are sweet and salty.

They are served with a special sauce.

They are cooked perfectly.

They are a rare delicacy.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does RJ need to enforce as they lose daylight?

A faster boat for the return trip.

A new harvesting technique.

Discipline and time management.

More teamwork among the boys.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the boys are in a hurry?

They need to avoid a storm.

They want to catch the high tide.

They have a dinner reservation.

They are losing daylight.

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