Pine Nut Harvesting and Processing

Pine Nut Harvesting and Processing

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Biology, Arts

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores the life and work of piñeros in Pedrajas de San Esteban, Spain, where 80% of Spain's pine trees are located. It covers the year-round activities of piñeros, including selecting and harvesting piñas, and the traditional and modern techniques used. The process of extracting and cleaning piñones is detailed, highlighting the transition from traditional methods to modern practices. The video also showcases the culinary use of piñones, particularly in pastries, emphasizing their importance in local recipes.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Spain's pine trees are concentrated in Pedrajas de San Esteban?

60%

80%

50%

70%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Frank's primary task during the winter?

Cleaning the forest

Planting new trees

Cutting wood and collecting pine cones

Selling pine nuts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Frank determine a good pine cone?

By its color

By its size

By its smell

By its weight

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool did Frank's father use to harvest pine cones?

A basket

A tractor

A ladder and a long pole

A chainsaw

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the pine cones dried?

In an oven

In a microwave

Using a hairdryer

In the open air

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Teresa's role in the pine nut processing?

Selling pine nuts

Drying pine cones

Harvesting pine cones

Cleaning pine nuts

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material was traditionally used to make the bags for pine nuts?

Leather

Sheep skins

Plastic

Cotton

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