CLEAN: That sinking feeling: Venice Biennale's floating house shipwrec

CLEAN: That sinking feeling: Venice Biennale's floating house shipwrec

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Interactive Video

Physics, Architecture, Design

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the complexities of building a floating house in Venice, focusing on engineering challenges and logistics. It highlights the unique working conditions in Venice, where water replaces streets. Mike Bush's ambitious vision of bringing his world to Venice is explored, along with the initial reactions to the floating house. The video concludes with anticipation about the house's movement and its potential impact.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the engineering challenges mentioned in building a floating house?

Finding the right location

Weight distribution and logistics

Choosing the right color

Hiring the best architect

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique aspect of Venice adds complexity to the floating house project?

The high population density

The historical architecture

The narrow streets

The use of water instead of streets

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mike Bush's grand idea for the project?

To create a house with a garden

To build the tallest house in Venice

To design a house with solar panels

To bring a piece of his world to Venice

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator initially feel about Mike Bush's idea?

Confused

Excited

Skeptical

Indifferent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion did the narrator experience when the house started moving?

Fear

Disappointment

Surprise

Boredom