Blade Strength and Design Evaluation

Blade Strength and Design Evaluation

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Design, Professional Development

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video features a competition where bladesmiths present knives made from big cables. Judges evaluate the knives based on strength, sharpness, and handle issues. After a detailed discussion, they decide which contestants advance to the next round. The evaluation focuses on performance, weight, and finish of the blades, with one blade being heavier and less finished than the others.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main material used for making the knives in the competition?

Big cables

Steel rods

Iron bars

Aluminum sheets

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many contestants will move forward to the next round?

Two

One

Four

Three

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue did two of the blades face during the strength test?

They were too heavy

They were too light

They took damage

They were too sharp

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional problem was noted with one of the blades besides taking damage?

It was too short

It was too long

It had handle issues

It was too dull

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characteristic was noted about one of the blades compared to the others?

It was lighter

It was sharper

It was heavier

It was longer

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which blade was noted for being the least finished?

The longest one

The sharpest one

The heaviest one

The lightest one

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant issue with one of the blade handles?

It was too smooth

It was very sharp at the ricasso

It was too short

It was too long

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the judges describe the finish of two of the blades?

Dull

Incomplete

Beautiful

Rough