Skipping Stones and Historical Events

Skipping Stones and Historical Events

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Science, Fun

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video takes place at Pickett's Mill Battlefield, highlighting its historical significance and natural beauty. The instructor describes the area, including a creek and ravine where Union soldiers once marched. The video concludes with a demonstration of skipping stones made of mica across a pool, aiming to beat a record.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trail did the narrator take to reach the beautiful creek at Pickett's Mill Battlefield?

Yellow Trail

Red Trail

Green Trail

Blue Trail

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural feature can be heard at the location described in the introduction?

A windy forest

A calm lake

A rapids area

A waterfall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event is associated with the ravine mentioned in the video?

A Revolutionary War skirmish

A medieval jousting tournament

A World War II operation

A Civil War battle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material is the skipping stone made of in the activity?

Granite

Quartz

Mica

Sandstone

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's goal for the number of skips with the stone?

5

10

20

15