Dr. Skateboard's Educational Impact

Bill Robertson, known as Dr. Skateboard, shares his journey from a young skateboarder to a professional and educator. He discusses how skateboarding fueled his educational pursuits and led to the creation of Dr. Skateboard's Action Science, a program that combines action sports with science education. The program aims to inspire students by showing the science behind skateboarding and encouraging them to see themselves as scientists. Bill emphasizes the importance of mastery in both skateboarding and education, and his motivation to break stereotypes and inspire young people.

What inspired Dr. Skateboard to start skateboarding?

• It was a fun activity to do with friends.

• He wanted to become a professional athlete.

• He was inspired by a famous skateboarder.

• His family encouraged him to try it.

What was one of Dr. Skateboard's educational goals during middle school?

• To graduate from high school.

• To become a professional skateboarder.

• To travel the world.

• To start a skateboarding company.

How did skateboarding influence Dr. Skateboard's educational pursuits?

• It instilled discipline and goal-setting skills.

• It taught him the importance of competition.

• It introduced him to influential educators.

• It provided him with financial support for college.

According to Dr. Skateboard, what is more important than knowledge in education?

• Grades

• Networking

• Mastery

• Creativity

What is the 'Ali' in skateboarding a representation of?

• The art of balance

• The culture of skateboarding

• The history of skateboarding

• The physics of flight

What is the main focus of Dr. Skateboard's Action Science?

• Combining action sports with scientific principles

• Teaching advanced skateboarding tricks

• Developing new skateboarding equipment

• Promoting skateboarding as a professional sport

How did Dr. Skateboard's program engage students in learning physics?

• By offering online courses

• By using top professional and amateur riders

• By providing free skateboards

• By organizing international competitions

What was a key outcome of the Action Science program?

• Increased sales of skateboards

• Higher enrollment in physics classes

• More skate parks being built

• Students seeing themselves as scientists

What is the broader message of Dr. Skateboard's Action Science?

• To promote skateboarding as a sport

• To break down stereotypes and build bridges

• To focus solely on academic achievements

• To encourage students to become professional athletes

What does Dr. Skateboard hope to achieve with his program?

• Inspiring others and helping them pursue their dreams

• Financial success

• Fame and recognition

• Creating a new skateboarding league