Sonia's Journey in Tightrope Walking

Sonia's Journey in Tightrope Walking

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Performing Arts, Physical Ed

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video features an interview with Sonia Harpstead, a tightrope instructor at the Circus Warehouse in New York. Sonia discusses the mindset required for highwire stunts and how she teaches this skill to a diverse range of people. She shares her personal journey from discovering her passion for the circus in high school to choosing it over medical school. The interview concludes with expressions of gratitude and a light-hearted discussion on the physics of tightrope walking.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Sonia Harpstead?

A motivational speaker

A professional dancer

A tightrope instructor at Circus Warehouse

A physics professor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Sonia's teaching?

Overcoming fear of heights

Developing a challenging physical skill

Learning circus history

Improving mental health

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of people are interested in learning tightrope walking according to Sonia?

Mostly children

Only circus performers

A wide range of individuals

Only professional athletes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can tightrope walking be taught to anyone?

Only to those without fear of heights

Only to those with a circus background

No, it requires innate talent

Yes, with the right training

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional aspect does Sonia teach besides the physical skill?

History of circus arts

Diet and nutrition

Psychological state

Public speaking

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Sonia first become interested in tightrope walking?

Through a family tradition

By watching a documentary

During a high school vacation

Through a school project

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major life decision did Sonia make after college?

To join the circus

To start a business

To become a doctor

To travel the world

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