the up and down of yoyo

An Explanation

Resource: The ups and downs of yoyos

(Read About, Think About Book 1)

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Knowledge Questions: Learn

1. Where was something like a yoyo used as a weapon?At the Filipino Jungle
2. What was the name of the American toy-maker who decided to make and sell yo yos? Donald F. Dunkin
3. How many yo yos were being sold each week in 1932?300,000

Comprehension Questions: Learn

     4.   Did the American toy-maker invent yoyos?   No because got the idea from the filipinos    Explain your answer.

     5.   How did people at the London nightclub describe the yoyo? they wanted to have a turn to try a trick.

     6.   Are yoyos only for children? no because parent can use it a well. Explain your answer.

Application Questions: Create, Share

     7.   Name another simple toy that has been popular for many years.Rubikis toy     Explain why it is popular.  

     8.  What question would you ask the woodwork class who made the 372 kilo yoyo?

I wonder if they can make a big basketball hop so when people walk by they can have shot and if they get it in they wi a price.

Thinking beyond : Create,  Share

Analysis: Do you think yoyos would have become such a popular toy if they had not been seen by Donald F. Duncan?  Upload your answer to your individual blog. (Task 1)

Synthesis: Create a new game using a yoyo. When planning your game, think about the safety issues. Share your creation as a blog post. (Task 2)

Evaluation: Do you think introducing games from other countries is a good or a bad thing?   Explain your answer. Upload your explanation to your individual blog. (Task 3)

Hands on: Design an instruction sheet for the game you invented. Include diagrams. Film an instructional video about your game.  Upload your video clip to your blog. (Task 4)