2HV chapter6 The Grand Canyon

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Good morning

The Grand Canyon

On today's lesson, we are going to...

...travel back to the US.

...learn about the Grand Canyon.

...read about Nik Wallenda.

...continue working on Thinglink.

What is a daredevil?

Are you a daredevil?

Yes, I like to take risks.

No, I'd rather play it safe.

Tightrope across the Grand Canyon

Textbook, page 90

Tightrope across the Grand Canyon (page 90)

Why is Nik's experience of the Grand Canyon different than those of other visitors?

1. He climbed Grand Canyon without a harness.
2. He crossed Grand Canyon on a high-wire.
3. He crossed the Colorado river on a surfboard.
4. He flew across Grand Canyon with a parachute.

Why did Nick choose Grand Canyon?

1. Because his father also did this.
2. Because he wanted to honour his grandfather.
3. Because he had been dreaming about this since he was two.
4. Because it is a beautiful, natural miracle.

How did Nick prepare for this stunt?

1. He ran 52 miles every day.
2. He walked across a fake canyon every day.
3. He swam 1.000 foot in a river every day.
4. He went to the gym every day.

How does Nick feel about his records?

1. He thinks they're an honour and a huge achievement.
2. He doesn't care much about records.
3. He only does this for the recordbooks.
4. He would rather have a world record as a cyclist.

How does Nick feel about the term daredevil.

1. He's proud to be called a daredevil.
2. He doesn't like the term, he is not reckless and crazy.
3. He knows he's crazy and reckless.
4. He thinks he is a skilled daredevil.

What happened during Nick's most challenging moment?

1. He almost fell from the highwire.
2. His bike had a flat tire.
3. His rear tire slipped
4. The finishing platform broke down.

Why can't Nick walk between the Empire State building and the Chrysler building?

1. He has an injury to his shoulder.
2. His wife won't let him.
3. The police think it's too much of a risk.
4. The owner of the Chrysler building won't allow it.

Work on Thinglink

00:44

How deep is the Grand Canyon?

1. 1 mile or 1.6 km
2. 10 miles or 16 km
3. 2 miles or 3.2 km
4. 5 miles or 8 km

01:02

Which river runs through Grand Canyon?

1. The Amazon
2. The Mississippi
3. The Colorado
4. The Nile

01:34

What is the native American name for Grand Canyon?

1. Denali
2. Kaibab
3. Pahayokee
4. Onghiara

03:13

How many tons of silt and sand does the Colorado river carry every day?

1. A quarter of a million ton
2. Half a million ton
3. A million ton
4. Two million ton