Summary
Many OK Go videos only work because everything happens at exactly the right instant. This video explores timing and synchronization — counting beats, cues, and split-second coordination. A natural tie-in to measuring and reasoning about time.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
When many things must happen at once, being even a second off can ruin the take.
- Why is timing so important in these videos?
- How could a team make sure everyone acts at the exact same moment?
- When does timing matter in a game or activity you do?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: timing, synchronize, cue, beat.
Try it: With a group, count to four and all clap on 'four' together. Practice until you're perfectly in sync.