Float Design and Safety Concerns

Float Design and Safety Concerns

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Arts, Design

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video follows the preparations for a parade day by the Dark Horse team. They discuss the time constraints and the need to have their float ready for judging. The team replaces a salt spreader with candy tubes to safely distribute candy to children. They also add snow and fire elements to enhance the float's theme, aiming to create a 'Dark Horse on wheels' experience. Safety concerns are addressed, particularly regarding propane use, and final touches are added to ensure a festive and safe presentation.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge the team faces on parade day?

No transportation available

Weather conditions

Lack of time to prepare

Insufficient decorations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovative feature did the team add to their float for candy distribution?

Candy tubes

Candy dispensers

Candy baskets

Candy bags

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team replace with candy tubes on their float?

Salt spreader

Water tank

Light fixtures

Sound system

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the team decide to add snow to their float?

To match the winter theme

To make it look more festive

To enhance the brewery feel

To keep the float cool

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional element did the team consider adding to their float for a brewery feel?

Lights

Fire

Music

Water

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of adding fire to the float?

To light up the night

To give it a brewery feel

To cook food

To keep it warm

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the team's concern regarding the use of propane?

It could be dangerous

It was too expensive

It was not available

It was too heavy

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team want to avoid burning on their float?

The whole clover

The candy tubes

The decorations

The wheels