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Birdhouse Project Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What can we make for this project?

a)

Only a birdhouse

b)

Only a bat house

c)

Only an insect house

d)

Any of these

2.
Which of the following materials is NOT recommended for making birdhouses?
a)
Reclaimed wood
b)
Freshly painted wood with lead-based paint
c)
Bamboo
d)
Recycled plastic
3.
Why is it important to avoid using treated wood for birdhouses?
a)
It's too heavy.
b)
It may contain chemicals harmful to birds.
c)
It's not durable enough.
d)
Birds don't like the color of treated wood.
4.
What feature is essential for any birdhouse to ensure the safety and health of the birds?
a)
Bright colors to attract birds
b)
A perch at the entrance
c)
Adequate drainage and ventilation
d)
A locking door to keep predators out
5.
How can birdhouses contribute to wildlife conservation?
a)
By providing a safe space for birds to live and raise their young
b)
By using up materials that would otherwise be wasted
c)
By making gardens look more beautiful
d)
By preventing birds from migrating
6.
Which of the following is a benefit of using recycled materials for building birdhouses?
a)
They are cheaper than new materials.
b)
They require no maintenance.
c)
They automatically repel predators.
d)
All of the above.
7.
Why is it necessary to consider the bird species when designing a birdhouse?
a)
Different species prefer different colors.
b)
Some birds are allergic to certain materials.
c)
The size of the entrance hole needs to match the bird species.
d)
Birds from different species cannot live in the same garden.
8.
What should be done to ensure a birdhouse is durable and weather-resistant?
a)
Paint it with bright, lead-based paint.
b)
Make sure it is made from a single material type.
c)
Use waterproof materials or coatings and ensure proper roof overhang.
d)
Build it as small as possible.
9.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended tool or technique for building a birdhouse?
a)
Using an electric fretsaw for precision cuts
b)
Sanding by hand to smooth surfaces
c)
Drilling holes with a high-speed metal drill
d)
Joining wood with screws for easy assembly and maintenance
10.
How does the placement of a birdhouse affect its occupancy by birds?
a)
Higher placements are always preferred.
b)
It should be placed near human activity for protection.
c)
Placement should consider the species' natural habitat and behavior.
d)
It should always face south regardless of local climate.
11.
What is the primary purpose of adding a perch to a birdhouse?
a)
It makes the birdhouse look more attractive.
b)
Birds use it to rest before entering the birdhouse.
c)
It helps predators access the birdhouse.
d)
None, perches are not recommended as they can aid predators.
12.
Why is it important for a birdhouse to have a hinged door or removable panel?
a)
To adjust the size of the entrance hole.
b)
To allow for easy cleaning and maintenance.
c)
To change the birdhouse's color periodically.
d)
To let birds move in and out freely.
13.
Which of the following best describes an environmentally friendly paint to use on a birdhouse?
a)
High-gloss paint for durability
b)
Water-based, non-toxic paint
c)
Oil-based paint for weather resistance
d)
Brightly colored paint to attract more birds
14.

When should you clean a birdhouse?

a)

Every month

b)

Only when the birds leave for the winter

c)

After each nesting season

d)

Never, birds like it dirty

15.
When designing a birdhouse, what is a critical consideration for the roof?
a)
The roof should be flat to allow birds to rest on top.
b)
It should have a significant overhang to protect the entrance from rain.
c)
The roof must be removable for bird access.
d)
It should be painted with reflective paint to keep the birdhouse cool.
16.
What role does the thickness of the birdhouse walls play?
a)
Thicker walls are purely aesthetic.
b)
They help insulate the birdhouse, providing a stable internal temperature.
c)
Thicker walls make the birdhouse too heavy to hang.
d)
They reduce the internal space, making it cozier for the birds.
17.
Why is it recommended to avoid bright, flashy colors when painting a birdhouse?
a)
Birds cannot see bright colors.
b)
Bright colors can attract predators.
c)
They fade faster under sunlight.
d)
Bright colors are more expensive.
18.

How many design ideas do you need?

a)

Just the one

b)

At least 2

c)

At least 3

d)

5 or more

19.

What does Ms Lira like the design? (Note: you can select more than one answer if you want)

a)

It has the dimensions

b)

It's in colour

c)

It has material labelled

d)

It's in 3D

20.

What MUST we do for EACH design

a)

Include a perch

b)

Evaluate against the design specifications in a table

c)

Add a picture of the bird

d)

Create it on a computer

21.

How will you choose the best design to make

a)

You decide which design idea you will developed further

b)

You decide which design idea you will developed further and present this to a group

c)

Roll a dice

d)

Present to a group and let them decide which design idea you will developed further

22.

When do we create a design like this?

a)

For each design

b)

When we've learned how to use Abobe Illustrator

c)

When we've chosen our final design

d)

Never, it's too much work

23.

When you've created your final design, what now?

a)

There is no time to make it, because you wasted too much time in class on Criteria A and B

b)

You cannot make it, because you've shown yourself to be unsafe in the classroom

c)

You start making it!

d)

You make a prototype out of card

24.

Why do we make a prototype?

a)

To fill in the time

b)

The make sure your designed pieces fit together

c)

Because card is cheaper

d)

Birds like cardboard houses

25.

Sometime students never get a wooden birdhouse made. Why?

a)

They wasted too much time in class on Criteria A and B

b)

They've shown yourself to be unsafe in the classroom

c)

They were absent one week

d)

They don't finish prototype out of card

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