Pumpkin Carving Techniques and Patterns

Pumpkin Carving Techniques and Patterns

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Fun, Design

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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Steve Clark, the world's fastest pumpkin carver, demonstrates carving a Mount Rushmore pattern. He shares his approach, starting with Abraham Lincoln, and discusses the challenges and techniques involved. Steve emphasizes the importance of tackling difficult areas first and reflects on the satisfaction of completing the pattern.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main subject of the pumpkin carving pattern discussed in the video?

The Great Wall of China

The Statue of Liberty

Mount Rushmore

The Eiffel Tower

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is recognized as the world's fastest pumpkin carver?

John Doe

Steve Clark

Jane Smith

Michael Johnson

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical figure does Steve Clark start carving first?

Abraham Lincoln

George Washington

Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas Jefferson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous mistake did Steve Clark make during his first attempt at this pattern?

Removing Thomas Jefferson's chin

Erasing Theodore Roosevelt's eyes

Cutting off George Washington's ear

Chopping off Abraham Lincoln's nose

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Steve Clark's strategy for tackling the carving process?

Starting with the easiest parts

Carving from top to bottom

Focusing on the difficult areas first

Working from the center outwards

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Steve Clark find more important than displaying the final result?

The speed of carving

The size of the pumpkin

The ability to complete the pattern

The color of the pumpkin

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final outcome of the carving process?

An abstract design

A simple face carving

A half-finished pattern

A completed Mount Rushmore carving