Coconut Cracking Adventures in Orangutan Forest School

Coconut Cracking Adventures in Orangutan Forest School

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Life Skills

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explores the learning process of orangutans during their fruit time, known as bwayo. It highlights a coconut cracking lesson where orangutans learn by example. Mumut quickly grasps the technique, while Valentino, known for his playful nature, struggles and seeks help. The video contrasts the skills of two groups, emphasizing ability over age. Meryl demonstrates her skill, while Valentino opportunistically shares her success. Benny, with a relaxed approach, faces dietary concerns due to his expanding girth.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary activity during 'bwayo' time for orangutans?

Building nests

Sleeping

Foraging for food

Playing with toys

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Valentino differ from Mumut in learning coconut cracking?

Valentino is more serious

Valentino refuses to learn

Valentino uses a more playful approach

Valentino learns faster

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for Valentino to learn coconut cracking independently?

To impress his friends

To avoid punishment

To graduate from jungle school

To win a competition

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes forest group two from group one?

Age

Size

Color

Ability

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What skill does Valentino demonstrate by sharing Meryl's coconut?

Climbing trees

Building nests

Opportunistic behavior

Coconut cracking

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Benny's approach to coconut cracking?

Energetic and fast

Laid-back and slow

Aggressive and forceful

Careful and precise

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What consequence does Benny face due to his expanding girth?

He is given more food

He is put on a diet

He is praised

He is ignored