The Wright Brothers: Early Years and the Road to Flight

The Wright Brothers: Early Years and the Road to Flight

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Interactive Video

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Physical Ed

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

The video explores the early life and achievements of the Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville. It highlights their upbringing in Ohio, the influence of their parents, and Wilbur's life-changing sports accident. The brothers' shared interest in science and mechanics led them to open a bicycle shop, which eventually fueled their passion for aviation. They studied the work of Otto Lilienthal and sought information from the Smithsonian Institution to overcome flight challenges. The video concludes with a review and quiz questions about their early years.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Wilbur and Orville Wright spend their formative years?

Maine

Ohio

Delaware

Idaho

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event caused Wilbur Wright to change his plans for college?

A hockey accident

A science experiment

A bicycle crash

A family move

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What business did the Wright brothers start before their aviation endeavors?

A newspaper

A car repair shop

A bicycle shop

A bookstore

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which German glider pilot inspired the Wright brothers?

Otto Lilienthal

Ferdinand von Zeppelin

Karl Jatho

Hugo Junkers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To which institution did the Wright brothers write for more information on flight?

The National Archives

The Library of Congress

The White House

The Smithsonian Institution