Captain Gerard Schoenfeld Father and Daughter Bond through Art

Captain Gerard Schoenfeld Father and Daughter Bond through Art

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

The video tells the inspiring story of retired naval captain Gerard Schoenfeld and his daughter Ashley. Gerard, an artist, was diagnosed with ALS, a disease that affects muscle control. Unable to paint, his daughter Ashley offered her hands as a gift, leading to a unique father-daughter collaboration. Ashley learned her father's painting techniques, and together they created art that is now sold to support their family and ALS research. The video highlights their bond, Ashley's dedication, and the impact of their work.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Captain Schoenfeld's profession before he retired to focus on painting?

A commercial pilot

A professional athlete

A naval captain

A school teacher

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What disease was Captain Schoenfeld diagnosed with after his retirement?

Parkinson's disease

Alzheimer's disease

Multiple sclerosis

ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Ashley help her father continue his passion for painting?

By buying him new art supplies

By organizing art exhibitions

By writing a book about his art

By painting with him using her hands

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Ashley do to learn her father's painting techniques?

She practiced with her friends

She dedicated her summer vacation to learning from him

She watched online tutorials

She attended art school

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the outcomes of the father-daughter art collaboration?

They started a painting school

They published a book of their artwork

Their art sales help fund ALS research

Their paintings are displayed in museums worldwide