Arvind Gupta's Toymaking and Science Education

Arvind Gupta's Toymaking and Science Education

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science, Education, Special Education

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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Arvind Gupta, a toymaker, shares his journey from engineering to creating educational toys. Inspired by the political and educational movements of the 1970s, he uses simple materials to teach complex concepts like geometry and science. His work emphasizes accessibility and inclusion, providing tools for blind children. Gupta's approach has reached thousands of schools, promoting hands-on learning and creativity. He concludes with a story illustrating the joy and simplicity of his methods.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major educational initiatives in India during the 1970s?

Promoting arts and crafts in all schools

Introducing computer science in urban schools

Revitalizing primary science in village schools

Focusing on sports education in rural areas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Arvind Gupta realize about his career while working at Telco?

He should pursue a career in politics

He was not meant to make trucks

He wanted to work in the automotive industry

He wanted to become a truck designer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are triangles considered important in structural design?

They are easy to draw

They are the largest shapes

They are the only rigid structures

They are the most colorful shapes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best thing a child can do with a toy, according to Gupta?

Gift it

Sell it

Break it

Paint it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What simple material is used to make a basic electric motor in Gupta's demonstration?

A metal can

A wooden stick

An old bicycle tube

A plastic bottle

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a flexagon, as described by Gupta?

A spinning top

A paper toy with multiple faces

A rubber band

A type of balloon

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Gupta suggest using tetrapaks in education?

As a writing surface

To make musical instruments

To create platonic solids

As a source of fuel

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