Boat-Building Activity and Design

Boat-Building Activity and Design

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Mathematics, Design, Education

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

Used 1+ times

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This video tutorial introduces the Computer Science Discoveries Unit 1, focusing on problem-solving and computing. It includes an interactive group activity where students design aluminum foil boats to hold as many pennies as possible. The tutorial provides detailed instructions for the activity, encourages reflection on the design process, and emphasizes the importance of improving designs based on testing results.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the Computer Science Discoveries unit?

Problem-solving and computing

Learning programming languages

Hardware engineering

Network security

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first lesson, what activity do students engage in?

Building aluminum foil boats

Developing a mobile app

Designing a computer program

Creating a website

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the boat-building activity?

To construct the largest boat

To create the fastest boat

To build a boat that holds the most pennies

To design the most aesthetically pleasing boat

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material is used to build the boats in the activity?

Plastic

Wood

Aluminum foil

Paper

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the size of the aluminum foil used for the boats?

6 inches by 6 inches

8 inches by 8 inches

5 inches by 5 inches

10 inches by 10 inches

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must students do before building their boats?

Complete a quiz

Watch a tutorial

Develop a plan

Gather materials

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the testing phase, what do students add to their boats?

Rocks

Sand

Pennies

Water

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