Understanding Technology Through Experiments

Understanding Technology Through Experiments

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Education

7th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video discusses the disconnect between people and technology, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experiments to bridge this gap. The speaker shares personal experiences and demonstrates experiments with touchscreens and magnetism to illustrate how such activities can enhance understanding and engagement with technology. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to explore and experiment with the technology around them.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker use to illustrate the disconnect between people and technology?

A broken toy

A malfunctioning computer

A car breakdown

A friend's experience with a broken phone

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of conducting hands-on experiments according to the speaker?

To create new technology

To test a hypothesis and demonstrate a fact

To replace broken devices

To entertain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What simple experiment does the speaker use to explain how a touchscreen works?

Using a voltmeter and metal plates

Using a computer and a mouse

Using a magnet and a piece of wood

Using a battery and a light bulb

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the impact of hands-on learning on the brain?

It deactivates certain brain areas

It activates more parts of the brain

It has no impact on the brain

It activates fewer parts of the brain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What personal experience does the speaker share about their childhood?

They disliked science

They were a child prodigy in physics

They were disconnected from the world and didn't know why

They always loved doing experiments

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What object did the speaker use to engage middle school students in an experiment?

A computer

A smartphone

A calculator

A Magna Doodle

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the students after conducting the experiment with the Magna Doodle?

They were bored

They were indifferent

They were confused

They were excited and wanted to do more experiments

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