Boat Building and Knot Tying

Boat Building and Knot Tying

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science, Design, Life Skills

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video tutorial covers the process of making a boat using reeds and cordage. It begins with an overview of the materials and energy required, followed by the creation of cordage and wrapping of bundles. The tutorial addresses challenges faced during the assembly, such as adjusting the bundles for balance. The final section focuses on balancing the boat and completing the construction, highlighting the importance of precision to ensure the boat's functionality.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in preparing materials for the boat?

Testing the boat in water

Building a dock

Painting the boat

Cutting and collecting reeds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary material used in making the boat?

Reeds

Wood

Plastic

Metal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it crucial to secure the knots properly when wrapping bundles?

To make the boat look nice

To ensure the boat floats

To reduce the weight of the boat

To make the boat faster

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence of tying the wrong knot?

The boat will be more stable

The boat will be faster

The boat will sink

The boat will be lighter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might happen if the bundles are not distributed evenly?

The boat will be faster

The boat will sink

The boat will be more colorful

The boat will be lighter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern during the final assembly of the boat?

The color of the boat

The speed of the boat

The success of the assembly

The size of the boat

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the emotional state of the builders during the final assembly?

Relaxed

Excited

Nervous

Bored