Ski jumping in1932 Cary Hill, Illinois

Ski jumping in1932 Cary Hill, Illinois

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Physical Ed, Fun

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

The video covers a ski jumping event where several jumpers compete on snow imported from Michigan. Karl Warburg from Norway's Olympic team makes an impressive jump over 180 feet, securing first place. Berger-Ruth follows closely but spills at 170 feet. Zigmund Ruth also jumps but experiences a bad spill, though he is unharmed. Ultimately, Warburg takes the top honors.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the snow used for the first jumper's slide?

It was artificial snow.

It was the first snowfall of the season.

It was made from ice.

It was imported from Michigan.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far did Karl Warburg jump on his second attempt?

150 feet

160 feet

170 feet

Over 180 feet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Berger-Ruth after his jump?

He landed perfectly.

He jumped over 180 feet.

He fell after jumping 170 feet.

He did not participate.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Zigmund Ruth's jump?

He landed safely.

He had a bad spill but was not injured.

He won the competition.

He did not complete the jump.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the first honors in the ski jumping event?

Harry Hill

Karl Warburg

Zigmund Ruth

Berger-Ruth