Exploration Findings and Investigations

Exploration Findings and Investigations

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Geography

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video explores Lot 26, once owned by Samuel Ball, a mysterious wealthy landowner in Nova Scotia. Metal detection experts Gary Drayton and Michael John investigate the area using advanced equipment to uncover artifacts. They discuss Samuel Ball's intriguing history and discover a small iron artifact and ox shoes, which they plan to analyze further to understand their origin and significance.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the investigation on Lot 26?

To find new farmland

To clear the area for construction

To uncover clues about Samuel Ball's wealth

To build a new foundation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What equipment did Gary Drayton use for the exploration?

A GPX 5000 with a 32-inch coil

A small metal detector

A bulldozer

A drone

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the area cleared of trees and shrubs?

To create a park

To allow for deeper metal detection

To make space for a new building

To plant new crops

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested about Samuel Ball's character?

He was uninterested in Oak Island

He was more knowledgeable than he appeared

He was a simple farmer

He was unaware of his surroundings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first significant find during the exploration?

A wooden artifact

A large cannonball

A small piece of iron

A gold coin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of finding the small ox shoe?

It indicated a recent activity

It suggested industrial operations

It was made of gold

It was a rare artifact

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the explorers hope to learn from Carmen?

The age of the artifacts

The exact location of more artifacts

The country of origin of the artifacts

The monetary value of the artifacts

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