Life as a Dulser, generations of traditions in the dark harbor

Life as a Dulser, generations of traditions in the dark harbor

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Interactive Video

History, Geography

6th - 8th Grade

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The video explores the history and geography of Dark Harbor, a place known for its dulcing tradition passed down through generations. It delves into the legend of a pirate's curse and its impact on the area. The speaker shares personal experiences of dulcing, highlighting the unchanged traditional methods and the preference for working alone. The video also discusses the importance of fresh dults and the techniques used in their collection and storage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity has been passed down through generations in the narrator's family?

Farming

Sailing

Fishing

Dulcing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural feature encloses Dark Harbor?

A desert

A man-made wall

A forest

A natural seawall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the local legend associated with Dark Harbor?

A ghostly ship

A pirate's curse

A hidden cave

A mermaid's song

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the narrator been involved in seaweed picking?

26 years

36 years

46 years

56 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice do older seaweed pickers give to the younger generation?

To save money

To travel the world

To go while they can

To find a new hobby

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary method of drying seaweed mentioned by the narrator?

With a hairdryer

By the sun outside

In an oven

Using a microwave

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovation did Donnie Ritchie introduce to the seaweed picking process?

A new type of net

A motorized boat

A bicycle wheel

A solar dryer