Questions from the Mighty Oak

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Questions from the Mighty Oak!

East – Inspiration & Hazards

Which direction does the sun approximately rise in?

a) West                        b)East

This time of the year does the sun rise slightly south or slightly north of that direction? How does that influence the patterns of YOUR day to day life?

Which way is North from where you are sitting right now? (draw arrow)

Name 3 poisonous plant that grow in your area?

Draw a poison Ivy plant? How many leaves does it have and what are some distinguishing characteristics?

Name a disease carried by ticks that can be contracted to humans? How can you prevent catching this while still enjoying the outdoors?

South East – Magic & Creepy Crawlies

Do flying Squirrels live in your area? What about wild cats?

Name one or more species of Amphibians and one or more species of Reptiles native to your area?

Are there any poisonous snakes in your area? If yes name them:

What snake can imitate a cobra when you approach but will then play dead if playing cobra does not work?

South – Tracking – Survival – Mammals

How long should you boil water from a river for before it is safe to drink?

Name 3 food sources of the Black Bears found in the forest?

Which of the following types of campfire wood makes the hottest burning and longest lasting coals for cooking on?

a) Cedar          b) Poplar          c) Willow         d) Sugar Maple           e) Red Oak

Draw the following tracks under their name:

a) A coyote track                     b) A deer track            c) A raccoon track

If you were lost in the woods with out matches or a lighter what type of tree could you make a friction fire with (rubbing sticks together with a certain technique) ?

South West – Reflection – Ecological Indicators

Quickly describe one of your favorite experiences with a wild animal?

Describe one life lesson you have learned while out in nature?

Name 3 species on Ontario’s threatened or endangered species list: (Can be plants, mammals, amphibians, or reptiles)

What does a Blue Spotted Salamander tell you about the health of an eco-system?

West – Celebration – Plants

List something and someone you are thankful for in life:

Name 1 native edible or medicinal plant:

Name two native plants that grows in the back yard at your house:

What plant helps make the pain and swelling go away from wasp stings?

What plants helps treat poison ivy?

Name 3 plants you can make rope from:

North West – Deeper Lesson – Ancestral Tracking

What country did your mothers ancestors come from?

What country did your fathers ancestors come from?

Name 5 types of wild foods that people ate in your area before we had grocery stores?

North – Integration – Trees

Which type of Maple Tree do they tap for sugar? (circle one)

a) Red Maple/Soft Maple       b) Silver Maple            c) Hard Maple/Sugar Maple

How can you tell the difference from the tree species we get syrup from and another common maple tree?

If you had a tree fort when you were younger (or if you have one now), what type of tree was/is it in?

If you were lost in the woods and had to choose a type of tree bark to boil water in, which of the following trees do you think would have adequate bark? Why?

a) White Birch             b) American Elm         c) White Pine              d) Trembling Aspen

North West – Manifesting – Birds

What are 3 things you would like to learn about nature?

Name 3 birds that stay in your area over winter? What do you think they eat?

How can you tell the difference between a crow and a raven?

Did you have any dreams last night (or any if you fell asleep during this test) ? Describe if you wish.