The Great Button Solution! | Solving Problems with Engineering | SciShow Kids

The Great Button Solution! | Solving Problems with Engineering | SciShow Kids

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Interactive Video

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Science

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

03:36

In this video, characters explore engineering to solve the problem of reaching a high button. They design and test different solutions, learning about the strengths and weaknesses of each. The video highlights the iterative nature of engineering, drawing parallels with the Wright brothers' journey to inventing the airplane. Ultimately, the characters combine their ideas to create a more effective solution, emphasizing teamwork and innovation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial problem faced by the characters in the observatory?

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key aspect of engineering as discussed in the video?

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major drawback of Bill's design?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Webb's design differ from Bill's?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What lesson about engineering is highlighted by the example of the Wright brothers?