Perfectionism
Perfectionism or Pursuit of excellence?
The Villain
The Family
The Movie
100
What is a common response for a perfectionist when they encounter an activity they know they won't be good at.
They won't even try!
100
I'm not going to try this because I know I won't be good at it!
Perfectionism
100
Who does the evil villain actually turn out to be?
Goob!
100
What is the family Motto?
Keep Moving Forward!
100
What invention was Mrs. Krunklehorn wearing when she judged the science fair?
A Coffee/Caffeine patch.
200
What is the difference between perfectionism and pursuit of excellence?
Pursuit of excellence involves realistic expectations. Perfectionism involves unattainable goals, without mistakes.
200
I'm happy with my work when I put in my best effort.
Pursuit of Excellence
200
What is on the cover of the evil villain's checklist book?
Unicorns and rainbows.
200
How does the family view the act of making a mistake?
An opportunity to learn, a chance to make something better. Only through mistakes will we learn.
200
Why does the Robinson's pet dog (in the future) wear glasses?
Because the insurance company wouldn't cover contacts.
300
What are some negative side effects of perfectionism?
strained relationships with family and friends, unhealthy self image, personal illness and stress, unrealistic expectations applied to others, avoidance of trying new things, reducing your own accomplishments...
300
My parents only love me because I keep getting A's.
Perfectionism
300
What name does the evil villain take for his meeting with the invention corporation?
Mary, as in Marion.
300
What examples of failure does the Wilbur show Lewis in the Garage?
Different prototypes of the time machines, that all failed for one reason or another.
300
What was Lewis' real first name?
Cornelius. Bud and Lucille didn't think he looked like a Lewis, so they called him Cornelius.
400
What is procrastination?
Waiting until the last second to finish a project, or avoiding starting a project. Sometimes associated with being a perfectionist.
400
I can't celebrate the end of my project! I have another one due in 2 months!
Perfectionism.
400
What is Goob's real name?
Michael Yagoobian
400
Who is the only member of the family that Lewis doesn't meet when he first travels to the future?
Wilbur's father.
400
What was Uncle Art's job?
He was a pizza deliver guy (dressed up like a hero).
500
Define Disequilibrium.
How you feel when you don't quite know what you are doing. It is also a time right before real learning occurs!
500
I'm OK with getting a lower group grade on this project. I can't control what others do, but only what I can do. And I don't want to take over and do all the work!
Pursuit of Excellence.
500
Where does Doris (the bowler hat) get her name from?
Doris' name is taken from DOR-15, which is the number of the chamber that she is placed into in the rejected inventions room at Robinson Industries.
500
What are the names of the guys out front of the house who fight over who gets their doorbell rung?
Uncle Dmitri and Uncle Spike.
500
Can you give an example of foreshadowing in the opening scene of the movie?
In the very first scene, you see the mom deliver the baby to the orphanage. She hears a sound, looks up, then puts the baby down. That sound is actually Lewis (from the future) watching the event take place.
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