Butterflies and Citizen Science

Butterflies and Citizen Science

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the cultural significance of butterflies, their environmental challenges, and the role of citizen science in conservation. It highlights the decline of insect populations, particularly butterflies, and the importance of initiatives like the City Nature Challenge and iNaturalist in promoting biodiversity. The video concludes with a call to action for individuals to engage in citizen science to help save nature.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question does the speaker wish to ask butterflies?

Why do they have colorful wings?

What is the meaning of the stories humans tell about them?

How do they migrate long distances?

Why do they only live for a short time?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding the decline of insect populations?

They are becoming more colorful.

They are migrating to new areas.

They are declining rapidly, impacting ecosystems.

They are evolving new species.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is citizen science?

A method for professional scientists to conduct research.

A new technology for tracking animal migrations.

A platform for people without a PhD to contribute to scientific research.

A government initiative to promote science education.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between monarch butterflies and milkweed?

Monarchs and milkweed have no relationship.

Monarchs avoid milkweed due to its toxicity.

Monarchs use milkweed as a food source and for laying eggs.

Monarchs pollinate milkweed flowers.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do monarch butterflies benefit from milkweed's toxin?

They use it to enhance their colors.

They use it to attract mates.

They use it to build their nests.

They become poisonous to predators.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the City Nature Challenge?

A competition to see which city has the most parks.

A challenge to reduce pollution in urban areas.

A government initiative to plant more trees.

A project to count biodiversity in cities worldwide.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool is used in the City Nature Challenge to collect data?

Facebook

Microsoft Excel

iNaturalist

Google Maps

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