Michael's Lightning Strike Experience

Michael's Lightning Strike Experience

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Biology, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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In May 2000, a lightning strike hit Michael on a golf course in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Despite severe injuries, including burns and a stopped heart, he survived due to a series of fortunate events: his metal putter acted as a conductor, his sweat diverted some current, and immediate CPR was administered. Michael underwent a year-long rehabilitation, gradually regaining motor functions. The incident drastically changed his life, aging him significantly and altering his active lifestyle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weather like in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in May 2000?

Cold and dry

Hot and humid

Mild and breezy

Rainy and cool

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Michael doing when the lightning struck?

Making a putt

Holding the pin

Walking off the green

Standing under a tree

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the metal putter help Michael during the lightning strike?

It conducted electricity to his feet

It insulated him from the ground

It deflected some electricity away

It attracted the lightning

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Michael's sweating considered a stroke of luck?

It prevented burns

It made him more visible

It helped conduct electricity away

It cooled his body down

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What immediate action did Michael's friends take after the strike?

Applied a tourniquet

Moved him to a safe place

Started CPR

Called for an ambulance

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first sign of recovery in Michael's motor functions?

He could open his eyes

He could speak

He could shrug his shoulders

He could move his legs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Michael's rehabilitation process take?

Six months

Three months

One year

Two years

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