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WorksheetsJulia Parker Basketry
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
1.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
I watched the video.
Yes
No
What video?
What is the main focus of the video produced for the exhibit at the Autry National Center?
The history of Yosemite National Park
The Art of Native American Basketry
The wildlife of California
The geology of the American West
Who taught Julia Parker about basket weaving?
Her mother
Her husband's grandmother
Her sister
Her teacher at school
What is one of the patterns Julia Parker likes to include in her basket designs?
Circles
Squares
Triangles
Stars
Why does Julia Parker believe the plants are the masters and humans are the tools?
Because plants are stronger than humans
Because plants were here before humans
Because plants can talk to humans
Because plants are more intelligent
What is a key practice Julia Parker follows when collecting materials for basket weaving?
She collects as much as possible
She takes without asking
She asks for permission and gives thanks
She only collects in winter
How does Julia Parker determine the right time to gather materials for basket weaving?
By checking the weather forecast
By observing the seasons
By asking other weavers
By using a calendar
What is the significance of the willows mentioned in the video?
They are used for making clothes
They are a key material for basket weaving
They are a type of animal
They are a type of food
What does Julia Parker do when she hears the plants "singing" to her?
She ignores it
She listens and collects them
She sings back to them
She writes down the song
What is one reason Julia Parker believes the plants are not as strong as they used to be?
They are not watered enough
The soil is not moved around
They are over-harvested
They are not sung to
What is the purpose of the video produced for the exhibit at the Autry National Center?
To promote tourism in Yosemite
To showcase Native American basketry as a living tradition
To teach basket weaving techniques
To sell baskets
