Reviewing Elements of a Biography

The video explores the significance of reading biographies, using Rachel Carson's life as an example. It covers her early life, career, and contributions to environmental science, particularly her role in raising awareness about DDT. The video explains the elements of a biography and how to create a timeline of important life events. It encourages students to create their own timelines to better organize and understand biographical information.

What inspired Rachel Carson to focus on science during her education?

• Her love for writing

• Her scholarship to college

• Her biology teacher, Mary Scott Skinker

• Her first published story

What was Rachel Carson's role in raising awareness about DDT?

• She invented DDT

• She promoted the use of DDT

• She educated people about its harmful effects

• She ignored the issue

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a biography?

• It is nonfiction

• It tells facts about a person's life

• It is written by the person themselves

• It describes the person's personality

How did the biography of Rachel Carson conclude?

• By stating she changed the world with her pen and passion

• By discussing her hobbies

• With a summary of her early life

• With a list of her books

What is the purpose of a timeline in a biography?

• To confuse the reader

• To replace the biography

• To show important dates in a person's life

• To list random events

When did Rachel Carson publish her first book, 'Under the Sea Wind'?

• 1941

• 1964

• 1951

• 1936

What year did Rachel Carson earn her master's degree from John Hopkins University?

• 1932

• 1941

• 1936

• 1928