The Inspiration Shortage: teacher key

Mark Rober, grade 11 edition, written for 11th grade. Mark Rober says the world has an inspiration shortage, not a talent shortage. Read how his videos, his company and a new classroom program try to fill it.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

1. At TED2026, how often did Rober say he had uploaded a free video?
   • Once a month for 15 years (answer)
   • Once a year for two years
   • Once a day for a week
2. What happened when the air stopped moving through the sand?
   • It turned solid again (answer)
   • It caught fire
   • It floated away
3. How much did Rober say he and CrunchLabs had invested in Class CrunchLabs?
   • About $60 million (answer)
   • About $6
   • About $60 thousand
4. What share of pilot teachers wanted Class CrunchLabs as their full curriculum?
   • 5 percent
   • 95 percent (answer)
   • 15 percent
5. What does CrunchLabs say it sees instead of a STEM talent shortage?
   • A talent surplus
   • A snow shortage
   • An inspiration shortage (answer)
6. Why does Rober say the teacher is the hero in Class CrunchLabs?
   • The teacher engages students in real science they care about (answer)
   • The teacher hides from students
   • The teacher builds every kit alone

Words

• microbes: small life forms
• Curiosity: a Mars rover
• kits: things to build
• curriculum: science lessons