Treasure Hunt Discoveries

Treasure Hunt Discoveries

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video follows treasure hunters exploring a shipwreck believed to be the Spanish galleon Atocha. Marty Lagina discovers iron artifacts, and the team uses various techniques to search for emeralds and other treasures. They analyze artifacts like ballast stones and barrel hoops, discussing their historical significance. Divers find an intact olive jar neck, highlighting the excitement and challenges of underwater treasure hunting.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial discovery made by Marty Lagina believed to be connected to?

A pirate's hidden treasure

A lost city

A legendary Spanish Treasure Galleon

A modern shipwreck

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are treasure hunters primarily looking for when swimming around the wreck site?

Coral reefs

Natural formations

Man-made objects

Marine life

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of finding ballast stones in the context of the Atocha shipwreck?

They were used as weapons

They indicate the ship's route

They were used to weigh down the ship

They were made of gold

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the discovery of a barrel hoop fragment suggest about the Atocha shipwreck?

It was a pirate ship

It carried barrels of treasure

It was a fishing vessel

It was a passenger ship

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential significance of the barrel hoop in relation to the treasure?

It was used as a weapon

It might have held emeralds

It was part of the ship's mast

It was used for navigation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool is used to search for silver and gold during the dives?

A sonar device

A metal detector

A GPS tracker

A magnifying glass

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is finding an intact artifact after 400 years considered exciting?

It is a common occurrence

It is made of gold

It provides a direct link to history

It is easy to find

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