Scouts' Bridge Building Challenges

Scouts' Bridge Building Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Life Skills, Physical Ed

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video follows scouts and adults as they face a challenge to build and cross a creek using a Derek. The scouts demonstrate teamwork and problem-solving skills, overcoming obstacles and successfully completing the task, while the adults struggle with their construction. The video highlights the importance of proper lashings and teamwork in achieving goals.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial problem faced by the adults during the challenge?

They lost their tools.

They took the wrong path.

They broke their bridge.

They ran out of time.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is essential for building a well-constructed Derek?

Building on a flat surface

Having a large team

Diagonal and square lashings

Using strong ropes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the scouts need to double lash the bridge?

To make it longer

To make it look better

To support more weight

To fix a broken pole

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was chosen to go over the Derek first and why?

Michael, because he is the fastest

Bobby, because he is the leader

Keegan, because he is the lightest

Paul, because he is the strongest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected event occurred during the crossing?

The water level rose

The Derek collapsed

The rope snapped

A scout fell in the water

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Bobby manage to cross the creek?

With a rope swing

By swimming across

By jumping over

Using a plank

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final task for Bobby after crossing?

To signal the adults

To find a new path

To dismantle the Derek

To help others cross

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