29/07/2026
⚡WATT WERE THEY THINKING? 💀🔌
Here are the Top 3 outputs from the "Dumb Ways to Die" Short Reel-Making Task of our Grade 11 students, centered on one of the major topics in their General Science class: Utilization of Electricity.
Inspired by the popular trend in which creators share clips of unfortunate incidents experienced by people, this activity challenged our students to portray unsafe electrical practices commonly observed among many individuals, particularly fellow young people. These unsafe habits—including overloading electrical circuits, using damaged insulation, handling electricity in damp conditions, faulty wiring, and improper electrical use that may lead to electrocution—highlight the hazards and risks associated with poor electrical safety practices.
To make the task even more challenging, each reel was required to be only up to 20 seconds long, pushing students to tell a complete and meaningful story within a very limited time. This constraint encouraged them to think critically, communicate creatively, and maximize every second of their videos while still delivering a clear safety message.
Through their wit, creativity, and storytelling skills, the students produced outputs that were not only engaging but also highly relatable, contextual, and educational.
FIRST PLACE - Gian B. Manalo
SECOND PLACE - Rowhen Vianca A. Serrano and Viana Paulyn A. Serrano
THIRD PLACE - Kurt N. Laxamana
CONGRATULATIONS, guys!