Fossils And My Brother | POEM

Fossils And My Brother | POEM

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Science

6th - 7th Grade

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The transcript humorously describes a brother's job at the Natural History Museum in London, where he looks after fossils. It contrasts the simplicity of caring for fossils with the challenges of looking after a tiger. The narrative explains how to identify fossils at the museum, involving the brother, Dr. Brian Rosen, who humorously lives in a cave under the museum. The story concludes with a discussion on the ownership of valuable fossils, which belong to the queen.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous comparison does the narrator make about his brother's job?

Fossils are as dangerous as wild animals.

Looking after fossils is like caring for a tiger.

Fossils are as lively as a rock concert.

His brother is as old as the fossils.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator suggest you do if a fossil doesn't respond to a name?

Take it to the zoo.

Keep calling it different names.

Bring it to the Natural History Museum.

Throw it away.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the narrator, where does Dr. Brian Rosen live?

In a cave under the museum.

In a fossil exhibit.

In a castle.

In a laboratory.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Dr. Brian Rosen use to examine fossils?

A microscope.

A magnifying glass.

A telescope.

A pair of glasses.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the narrator jokingly claim owns particularly valuable fossils?

The museum visitors.

The prime minister.

The queen.

The museum director.