Whitewater Kayaking Survival and Experience

Whitewater Kayaking Survival and Experience

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Physical Ed, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores the thrilling yet dangerous world of whitewater kayaking. It follows kayaker JC Kabai as he navigates treacherous rapids, highlighting the risks involved in this extreme sport. JC faces a life-threatening situation when he gets trapped in a vortex, and the video challenges viewers to consider how they would react in such a crisis. The narrative emphasizes the importance of quick decision-making and the potential consequences of this adrenaline-fueled activity.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes spring an ideal time for whitewater kayaking?

There are fewer people on the rivers.

The weather is warm and sunny.

The snow melt causes rivers to rage.

The rivers are calm and peaceful.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many thrill seekers participate in whitewater kayaking each year?

300,000

700,000

1,000,000

500,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is JC's initial feeling after navigating through a series of wild drops?

Indifferent

Exhausted

Confident

Nervous

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the kayaker's most lethal enemy that JC encounters?

A devastating vortex

A large rock

A strong current

A waterfall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to JC when he goes over the falls?

He capsizes his kayak.

He loses his paddle.

He is trapped inside a vortex.

He lands safely on the other side.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does JC manage to escape the vortex?

He swims to the shore.

He waits for the vortex to subside.

A trailing kayaker helps him.

He uses a lifeline.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do JC's friends do when they realize he's in trouble?

They jump into the water.

They toss him a lifeline.

They call for help.

They paddle away.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which action is NOT suggested as a survival tactic in the video?

Wrap a lifeline around your body.

Fight to keep your head above water.

Paddle as fast as you can.

Curl into a ball and turtle up.