Learner's Dictionary Search

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Source: Joshua Klein on the intelligence of crows

Step A:  Watch the TED video at the following link: http://bit.ly/vTWLcm

Step B:  Take Notes!!!

Step C:  After watching the video, answer the following questions using complete sentences.


*1. Where and when did Joshua Klein get the idea for his invention?


**2. Use context to answer: What is a responsive breeder?


**3. "Build something that's ___________ _______________."


**4. Re-write #3 using different vocabulary.


*5. Why are crows thriving everywhere?


*6. What do Caledonian crows use in the wild? Why do they use them?


**7. Paraphrase (briefly) the story of the crows at University of Washington.


**8. Why did the man build the vending machine?


*9. What three ways did the man give in which crows could aid human society?


***10. Joshua Klein says that the crows display what researchers call "cultural adapation." How would you explain this idea to a friend? Can you think of any other species that exhibit cultural adaptation? If so, explain (briefly) your example.