Woodcutting Lessons from the Revolutionary War

Woodcutting Lessons from the Revolutionary War

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Life Skills, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video explores the historical context of wood usage during the Revolutionary War, focusing on the role of blacksmiths and their apprentices. The hosts engage in a friendly bet to chop down a tree, highlighting the physical challenges and techniques involved. Through this activity, they learn valuable lessons about tree-chopping and reflect on the experience, concluding with a light-hearted reflection on the past and a steak dinner bet.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the need for wood during the Revolutionary War?

To build ships

For heating and building cabins

For making paper

To create weapons

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the bet made between the two characters?

Loser has to chop another tree

Winner gets a trophy

Loser buys winner a steak

Loser buys winner a car

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the characters bring with them for safety during the woodcutting?

Ropes and harnesses

Safety glasses and gloves

Knee pads and elbow pads

Helmets and boots

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the character realize about the physical demands of cutting down a tree?

It requires more strength than cardio

It is easier than it looks

It is a lot more cardio than strength

It is more about technique than strength

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of tree did they find particularly challenging to cut down?

Birch trees

Oak trees

Maple trees

Pine trees

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the lessons learned about where to chop a tree?

Where the trunk is a little smaller

At the top of the tree

At the base of the tree

At the widest part of the trunk

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the character realize about the sharpness of their axe?

It was too sharp

It was broken

It was not sharp enough

It was perfectly sharp

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