Boot Camp: Spider Web Activity

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of avoiding the default mode of working fast and sloppy under pressure, which often leads to redoing tasks. It introduces an activity where students move a marble across a field using short plastic pipes, highlighting the value of doing things right the first time. Repeating the activity helps students improve their organization and efficiency.

What is the common result of working under pressure in the default mode?

• Tasks are completed with extra care.

• Tasks are done quickly and accurately.

• Tasks are done fast but often need to be redone.

• Tasks are completed perfectly.

What is the main objective of the marble transport activity?

• To see who can run the fastest.

• To roll a marble without using any tools.

• To transport a marble using only short pieces of plastic pipe.

• To build a structure with plastic pipes.

What is the only tool students can use in the marble transport activity?

• Long wooden sticks

• Ropes

• Metal rods

• Short pieces of plastic pipe

Why is it beneficial to repeat the marble transport activity?

• To see how much faster students can complete it with better organization.

• To make the task more challenging.

• To increase the number of participants.

• To use different materials each time.

What skill is emphasized by repeating the activity?

• Creativity

• Strength

• Speed

• Organization