Umbrella Design and Testing Activity

The video tutorial guides first-grade students through a STEM activity focused on weather. The teacher introduces the activity of making an umbrella to test if it can keep toy elephants dry. Students gather materials, construct their umbrellas, and test them by simulating rain. The teacher emphasizes collaboration and encourages students to improve their designs. The video concludes with a call for students to share their results and experiences.

What is the main topic of the activity introduced in the video?

• Making an umbrella

• Creating a weather station

• Designing a kite

• Building a birdhouse

Which of the following items is NOT mentioned as a material for the umbrella activity?

• Tape

• Plastic boots

• Paper clips

• Starbucks lid

What is the purpose of the initial umbrella construction?

• To measure its weight

• To check if it protects from rain

• To see if it can fly

• To test its color

What was the result of the initial umbrella test?

• It flew away

• It failed to protect from rain

• It was completely successful

• It changed color

What is the main focus during the improvement phase of the umbrella?

• Reducing its size

• Making it more stable

• Changing the color

• Adding decorations

What is emphasized as important during the collaboration phase?

• Working alone

• Using expensive materials

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Ignoring others' ideas

What is suggested to do if the umbrella design does not work?

• Make it smaller

• Give up

• Try a different approach

• Use more tape

What is the final step in the activity?

• Taking it outside

• Painting the umbrella

• Measuring the umbrella

• Final testing with water

What does the teacher encourage students to do after completing the activity?

• Throw away the umbrella

• Send pictures or videos

• Keep it a secret

• Sell the umbrella

What platform is suggested for sharing the completed umbrella projects?

• LinkedIn

• Facebook

• Twitter

• Instagram