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Principles are the lifeline to good Interpretation. 2003 NAI Interpretive Media Awards Winner: Interpretive Skills Training Product Category Created by Pam Doty and Rachel Garren

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I. Relates to the individual visitor or the message will be sterile

II. Is revelation based upon information

III. Is an art, which combines many arts

IV. Is not instruction, but provocation

Tilden’s Principles Condensed Version

Interpretation…

V. Should aim to present a whole (the big picture) rather than just a part VI. For children should not be a dilution of the presentation to adults

Levels Level 5 Interpretaire

Level 4 Smokey Bear

Level 3 Tree Hugger

Level 2 Yogi Bear

Level 1 Fern Feeler

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50/50 ?

? ? ?

�C: �D:

Interpretation requires an interpreter, something to interpret,

and what else?

A license

�A: �B: Your neighbor’s dog An audience

Complete silence

Answer: A

Level 1 - Fern Feeler

Game 1

�C: �D:

What is the most popular question asked in a visitor center?

Where is the visitor center?

�A: �B: What time is it? Where is the restroom?

Would you like fries with that?

Answer: B

Level 2 - Yogi Bear

Game 1

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

According to Tilden’s Principle I, interpreting something and not relating it to something within the personality or experience of the

visitor will be what?

Lame

Stern

Sterile

Boring

Answer: C

Level 3 - Tree Hugger

Game 1

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Every interpretive activity should include a theme. A theme has a

tangible and intangible part and it should also be what?

A short paragraph

Your program topic

A complete sentence

A song

Answer: B

Level 4 - Smokey Bear

Game 1

�C: �D:

In interpretation, the goal is to communicate a message that answers

which question?

What’s that?

�A: �B: Which way? Huh?

So what?

Answer: C

Level 5 - Interpretaire

Game 1

End

�D:

When dealing with the public how should you act when people seem

demanding and rude?

Patient and courteous Ignore them �C:

�B: Angry, loud, and obnoxious

Hateful and inconsiderate �A:

Answer: D


Game 2

�B:

You should always give the kind of interpretation, which will encourage

visitors to figure some things out for who?

You

Their Kids

Your Agency �C: �D:

�A: Themselves

Answer: B

Level 2 - Yogi Bear

Game 2

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Which of these is an example of a tangible aspect of a program?

Controversy

Appreciation Values

Hands-on Activities

Answer: C


Game 2

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Tilden’s Principle II states that interpretation is ______ based

upon information?

Revelation

Never Always

Artistically

Answer: D


Game 2

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

As an interpreter you will generally deal with what kind of

audience that will require a nonacademic approach?

Involuntary

Captive Formal

Non-captive

Answer: D


Game 2

End

�B:

�D:

You should not do what before your presentation because this could make

it seem formal and mechanical?

Make an outline

Create a theme

Encourage people to attend

Memorize it word for word �C:

�A:

Answer: C


Game 3

�B:

If you are asked a question during your program what

should you do first?

Refer it to someone else

Answer it

Repeat it �C: �D:

�A: Ignore it

Answer: C

Level 2 - Yogi Bear

Game 3

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

During a presentation you should avoid what?

Apologizing

Stating your title

Stating your name

Stating your theme

Answer: B


Game 3

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

The main thing to remember when selecting pictures for your program

is that they should what?

Be right-side up

Be clearly focused

Be overexposed

Support your theme

Answer: C


Game 3

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

According to Tilden’s Principle III, interpretation is a(n) ____, which combines

many arts, whether the materials presented are scientific, historical, or architectural?

Association

Profession Technique

Art

Answer: C


Game 3

End

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Regarding your visitors you should not what?

Embarrass them

Be concerned about their welfare

and safety

Keep them informed

Inspire them

Answer: D


Game 4

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Which one of the following is not part of any standard

program outline?

Foot Introduction

Body Conclusion

Answer: C

Level 2 - Yogi Bear

Game 4

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

What are the techniques called that are used to get your audience’s attention

during your interpretive activity?

Advertisements

Prizes Bribes

Grabbers

Answer: C


Game 4

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Since it’s difficult to cover broad topics effectively, it’s necessary to narrow the topic

to establish some focus. This is why it is important to create a what?

Outline

Objective Theme

Goal

Answer: B


Game 4

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

According to Tilden’s Principle IV, the chief aim of interpretation is not

instruction, but what?

Interaction

Entertainment Education

Provocation

Answer: C Game 4

End


�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

The prevention of injury is better than any cure that has been

devised. That makes what an integral part of interpretation?

Horoscopes

Medical Science Family History

Safety Awareness

Answer: C


Game 5

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

If your program is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. you should start

your program at what time?

2:15 p.m.

2:05 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

Answer: C

Level 2 - Yogi Bear

Game 5

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

What should you create for every interpretive activity to narrow

your topic?

Outline Goal

Theme Objectives

Answer: C


Game 5

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Which of these is an intangible aspect of a program?

Props

Artifacts Hands-on Activities

Appreciation

Answer: C


Game 5

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

According to Tilden’s Principle V, interpretation should aim to present a whole

rather than a what?

Gender

Appendage Piece

Part

Answer: C


Game 5

End

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

When presenting your program you should do what?

Pace back and forth

Put your hands on your head

Use filler words like umm and o.k.

Interact with your audience

Answer: D


Game 6

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

The K.I.S.S. principle of communication stands for what?

Keep It Safe Stupid

Keep It Somewhat

Serious

Keep In-mind Safe Sex

Keep It Simple Stupid

Answer: D

Level 2 - Yogi Bear

Game 6

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

According to Tilden’s Principle VI, when preparing an interpretive program for

children what should it not be?

Based on a theme

A diluted adult program

Provoking Fun and entertaining

Answer: B


Game 6

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

When creating your interpretive activity outline you should come up with two or three things

that will measure the success of your program. These are called what?

Goals Footnotes

Objectives Themes

Answer: C


Game 6

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Getting your audience involved during your program is important, because people retain about what percentage of the things they do?

75%

50%

100%

90%

Answer: B


Game 6

End

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

What should you do with your audience when you arrive to

give your program?

Hide from them

Ignore them Get acquainted with them

Encourage them to leave

Answer: C


Game 7

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Regardless of the kind of interpretation you’ll be doing

you’ll need to be what?

Sympathetic

Organized Humorous

An expert

Answer: A

Level 2 - Yogi Bear

Game 7

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

To activate your audience’s imagination while interpreting

cultural history you should emphasize what?

Native plants and animals

Human aspects Fragile resources

Important Dates

Answer: A


Game 7

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Which should not be considered when creating an exhibit with an

audio message?

Use first and second person

Keep the message short, less than 3

minutes

Use voices with dialect

Simply read a script

Answer: C


Game 7

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Which unit of measure is used by printers to measure letter

height for a publication?

Serif

Pica

Point

Font

Answer: C


Game 7

End

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

To set the mood before your campfire program begins,

what is not a smart idea to do?

Play music

Start a campfire

Answer questions

Flirt with your audience

Answer: D


Game 8

�B:

Which interpretive activity does not require walking while

conducting it?

A historical tour

A hike Roving Interpretation

A slide presentation �C: �D:

�A:

Answer: C

Level 2 - Yogi Bear

Game 8

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

So that you don’t forget key points during your program

you should do what?

Video tape it

Read your program to the audience

Write down brief notes and outline

Memorize it word for word

Answer: C


Game 8

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Which is not true about interpretive trail signs?

Signs should always include

Braille

They should include graphics

Personalize the subject

Limit signs to maintain interest

Answer: D


Game 8

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

A brief main-point summary during an interpretive

presentation is called what?

The End

Recapitulation Triphammer

Conclusion

Answer: B


Game 8

End

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

If you are going to be interpreting archaeological sites, it is important that you

help your audience understand what?

That the artifacts are old

Take just one artifact

Collecting artifacts is usually not

allowed

Where they can sell the artifacts

Answer: B


Game 9

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Immediately after your program is over you should do what?

Leave

Be available for questions

Put your stuff away

Turn off the lights

Answer: A

Level 2 - Yogi Bear

Game 9

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Evaluating your program is important and generally who is

your biggest critic?

Your peers

Your audience

Your boss

Yourself

Answer: C


Game 9

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

When interpreting a historic site your material should be accurate,

interesting, and what?

Realistic

Up-to-date Relevant

Irrelevant

Answer: B


Game 9

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

According to Associated Press Guidelines, when creating a news release it should be double-spaced and include which mark at

the bottom of the last page?

-10- or -X-

-The End-

-XX- or -@@-

-30- or -# # #-

Answer: B


Game 9

End

Translating foreign

languages

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

You have been hired to be an interpreter, but you probably

will not be doing what?

Giving guided hikes

Answering visitors

questions

Helping people understand their cultural heritage

Answer: C


Game 10

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Which one is not considered an inanimate way to communicate

directly with park visitors?

Demonstrating fire by friction

Visitor Center

Displays

Brochures and Maps

Self-guiding nature trails

Answer: B

Level 2 - Yogi Bear

Game 10

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Helping your audience follow you from one idea to another during your

program is called good what?

Transition

Transmission

Involvement

Organization

Answer: B


Game 10

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Which of these is not true about interpretive signs, trail panels, and wayside exhibits?

Use personal pronouns and familiar terms

Use all caps to get peoples attention

Should be based on a theme Short and concise

Answer: C


Game 10

�A:

�C:

�B:

�D:

Who is considered the Father of Interpretation?

Smokey Bear

Yogi Bear Aldo

Leopold

Freeman Tilden

Answer: C

End


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Interpreters are people that enhance the quality of the recreational experience of the visitor and inspire greater appreciation of the resource in an enjoyable manner.

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Greetings Interpreters and Future Interpretaires

Basic principles guide us in the right direction to produce and present good quality interpretation. Some of those basic principles will be presented to you while playing “Who Wants To Be An Interpretaire.”

This is just the beginning of a fun-filled journey as an Interpretive Park Ranger. After this, take the knowledge you have gained, build on it, enhance it, and create the spark in others.

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Each player should have the following: Lifeline Cards: Survey Says, Ask a Friend, and 50/50 Answer Letters: A-D

A player can use their lifelines at any time throughout the game. More than one lifeline can be used on the same question.

The lifelines are: Survey Says – At this lifeline you will be able to view a percentage table rating the different possible answers. Ask a Friend – At this lifeline you can ask someone how they would answer the question. 50/50 – At this lifeline two of the possible answers are taken away.


All players must answer the question at the same time by holding up one of their answer cards.

You must answer the question correctly to advance to the next level.

If you answer the question incorrectly you must proceed to the Ask a Friend lifeline area to assist with that lifeline.

After a question and possible answers are read the players can proceed to the appropriate area to use their lifeline or lifelines. Players must turn in their lifeline card to the person overseeing the lifeline before returning to their seat.


After each game all of the players return to the playing area to start a new game. Return lifeline and answer cards to each player. A player can be an Interpertaire more than once. Players that receive the most Interpretaire cards or stickers are considered Ultimate Interpretaires.

Do you have what it takes to be an Ultimate Interpretaire?

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There are five different levels: Level 1 – Fern Feeler Level 2 – Yogi Bear Level 3 – Tree Hugger Level 4 – Smokey Bear Level 5 – Interpretaire

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