Mushroom Experiment Analysis

Mushroom Experiment Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses an experiment to recolonize a pink oyster mushroom that failed due to contamination and dryness. The teacher reflects on the failure, suggesting improvements for future attempts. A follow-up experiment with a different setup shows promising results, though some contamination is still observed. The video concludes with a request for advice and further observations.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial problem with the pink oyster mushroom experiment?

The mushrooms were harvested too early.

The mushrooms were too wet.

The mushrooms were contaminated and dry.

The mushrooms were exposed to too much sunlight.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected observation did the narrator make when examining the failed experiment?

The mushrooms were warmer than expected.

The mushrooms were colder than expected.

The mushrooms were growing again.

The mushrooms had changed color to green.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was identified as the main cause of failure in the mushroom experiment?

Nutrient deficiency

Contamination

Excessive moisture

Lack of sunlight

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could have been done differently to potentially avoid contamination in the experiment?

Add more water

Increase the temperature

Remove more contaminated areas

Use larger chunks of mycelium

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the setup for the new experiment with oyster mushrooms?

In a glass jar

In a plastic bag

In a dome and basket

In a greenhouse

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's reaction to the new experiment's progress?

Confused

Excited

Indifferent

Disappointed

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential issue did the narrator notice in the new experiment?

The mushrooms were too wet.

The mushrooms were turning gray.

The mushrooms were too dry.

The mushrooms were not growing.

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