Testing Materials for a Raincoat

Testing Materials for a Raincoat

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Life Skills, Fun

2nd - 4th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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Ruff Ruffman is pet-sitting a rhinoceros named Bluff and needs to disguise him as a dog. The episode focuses on finding a waterproof material to make a raincoat for Bluff. Ruff and his friends test different materials, including a dish towel, cardboard, and a shower curtain, to determine which is most effective at repelling water. They conclude that the shower curtain is the best choice for a waterproof raincoat. The episode highlights the importance of observation and experimentation in problem-solving.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge Ruff Ruffman faces in the show?

Building a house for a rhinoceros

Training a Hungarian herding dog

Disguising a rhinoceros as a dog

Finding a pet-sitter for his dog

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Bluff's costume need a raincoat?

It is too colorful

It is too small

It absorbs too much water

It is too heavy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which material was NOT tested for making the raincoat?

Plastic bag

Cardboard

Shower curtain

Dish towel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue with using a dish towel for the raincoat?

It was too expensive

It absorbed too much water and dripped

It was not absorbent enough

It was too heavy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the cardboard when it was tested with water?

It repelled water completely

It became mushy after some time

It absorbed all the water

It broke into pieces

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which material was found to be waterproof?

Cardboard

Shower curtain

Plastic bag

Dish towel

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final decision about the shower curtain?

It was the best material for the raincoat

It was not waterproof

It was too expensive to use

It was too heavy to carry

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