The Evolution of Skateboards

The Evolution of Skateboards

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, History, Science

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video explores the history and evolution of skateboards, starting from early riding toys like coaster toys and crate scooters. It discusses how skateboarding was influenced by surfing and became popular as a sport. The video also highlights the challenges faced by early skateboards and the improvements made to enhance safety and performance. Today, skateboarding is a global sport featured in events like the X Games and the Olympics.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the world's biggest skateboard mentioned in the video?

It has race-car tires for wheels.

It is invisible.

It can fly.

It is made of gold.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were crate scooters made from?

Wood and roller-skate wheels

Cardboard and string

Metal and glass

Plastic and rubber

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did some kids likely contribute to the invention of skateboards?

By painting them in bright colors

By using them as boats

By standing up on coaster toys and letting go of handlebars on crate scooters

By adding engines to coaster toys

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sport is believed to have influenced the creation of skateboarding?

Tennis

Football

Surfing

Basketball

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major problem with the early skateboards?

They had metal wheels that made them unsafe.

They were too expensive.

They were too small.

They were too colorful.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovation made skateboards easier to control and perform tricks?

Adding a motor

Using plastic boards

Introducing kicktails

Making them transparent

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did people start building in their backyards to enhance skateboarding?

Tennis courts

Swimming pools

Gardens

Ramps

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