Hot Potato

Hot Potato

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Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

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The video begins with a debate on whether boys are better than girls in math, leading to a discussion on the idiom 'hot potato,' which refers to controversial topics. The idiom's origin and a related game are explained. The video concludes by revisiting the debate topic, emphasizing the importance of checking facts before making claims, and ends with an apology and a nod to 'girl power.'

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the initial debate in the video?

Whether boys are better than girls in math

How to cook potatoes

The importance of checking facts

The history of the phrase 'hot potato'

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'hot potato' refer to?

A delicious dish

A topic that is easy to discuss

A subject that causes disagreement

A type of game

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the phrase 'drop it like a hot potato' originate from?

The 1700s

The 1900s

The 1800s

The 1600s

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of the game 'hot potato'?

To hold the potato as long as possible

To pass the potato before time runs out

To cook the potato perfectly

To eat the potato quickly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized in the final section of the video?

The superiority of boys in math

The need to verify facts before making statements

The history of potatoes

The importance of cooking skills