Exploring Breakable Things Quiz

Based on pages 153-210, how does Natalie use her knowledge of science to help her with the egg drop project?

• She memorizes facts about eggs.

• She applies scientific methods to design a protective device.

• She ignores the scientific process and guesses.

• She asks her mom to do the project for her.

Why does Natalie choose to work with Twig and Dari on the egg drop project?

• They are the only students left without a group.

• She believes their different skills can help solve the problem together.

• The teacher assigns them randomly.

• She wants to avoid working with her best friend.

How does Natalie’s understanding of plant biology influence her approach to the egg drop challenge?

• She uses plant leaves to decorate the egg.

• She applies the concept of cushioning, similar to how plants protect seeds.

• She ignores her knowledge of plants.

• She tries to grow a plant inside the egg.

What strategy does Natalie use to test her egg drop device before the actual competition?

• She throws the egg from the highest building.

• She conducts multiple trials and makes adjustments based on the results.

• She asks her teacher for the answers.

• She only reads about egg drops online.

Explain one way Natalie’s relationship with her mother affects her motivation during the egg drop project.

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What does Natalie learn about teamwork from working with Twig and Dari?

• That working alone is always better.

• That combining different ideas can lead to better solutions.

• That teamwork slows down the process.

• That only one person should make decisions.

How does Natalie apply the concept of trial and error in her project?

• She gives up after the first failure.

• She tries different designs and learns from each attempt.

• She copies another group’s design.

• She refuses to change her original idea.

Describe why Natalie feels nervous before the egg drop competition.

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How does Natalie’s approach to solving problems change throughout pages 153-210?

• She becomes more willing to ask for help and collaborate.

• She stops trying after the first setback.

• She ignores her friends’ suggestions.

• She relies only on luck.

Explain the importance of Natalie breaking all of the eggs in the greenhouse and why her dad not throwing an egg implacted his Relationship with Natalie:

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