Titanic Expedition and Human Experience

Titanic Expedition and Human Experience

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Physics

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the structural analysis of the Titanic, focusing on its construction and the breakup during its sinking. It discusses the expedition's findings, which suggest the ship's strength was not a factor in the accident but influenced how it broke apart. The analysis of debris shows a complex breakup, challenging the simplified depiction in films. The video also considers the impact of the breakup on survival chances and highlights the human desire to understand the tragedy. Engineering insights from the wreck provide valuable information about the event.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the expedition discussed in the introduction?

Exploring the Titanic's structural details

Documenting the visual aspects of the Titanic

Investigating the Titanic's passenger stories

Analyzing the Titanic's navigation routes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What speculation is addressed regarding the Titanic's construction?

The ship was made of inferior materials

The ship was unsinkable

The ship was not as strong as it should have been

The ship was too large to sink

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the actual breakup of the Titanic differ from its depiction in movies?

The ship broke into three pieces

The ship simply snapped in two

The breakup involved twisting and bending

The ship remained intact

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could have been a potential outcome if the Titanic had stayed afloat longer?

The ship would have been repaired

The ship would have reached its destination

More people could have been rescued

More lifeboats would have been launched

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to understand the human experience of the Titanic disaster?

To create more accurate movies

To honor the memory of those who died

To improve shipbuilding techniques

To satisfy human curiosity and empathy