Exit slip, Oct 3

I am willing to try any kind of lecture that differs from a look/listen/lecture style classroom. For braiding specifically I could only think of activities that could be done with the braids such as applying forces to untwisted vs twisted materials. If we were to try this with the wet grass vs dry grass, which of these would be stronger? The intrinsic properties of materials could also help explain bonds and why it is stronger to interweave and spin material together then to keep it straight.

As for drawbacks, I could see how some students would be focused on what is in their hands and the objective of making the braid as a learning experience over the content of the lesson. Some students may not be able to split their focus into braiding and learning physics, or if the lesson is too difficult they may give up in the moment and do what is simpler to then which would be braiding. It could almost be counter intuitive to provide an easier/engaging activity while being in lecture. However, if students are finished the provided assignment, lab, or homework then I do believe this would be a really great use of their time.