Excavation Discoveries and Historical Significance

Excavation Discoveries and Historical Significance

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video follows Mark David Fernetti, Gary Drayton, and Michael John as they excavate a site near a pine tar kiln, potentially dating back to the 16th century. The team discusses the historical significance of the area, including the discovery of ox shoes, suggesting a large-scale operation. Using an excavator and metal detector, they uncover a large iron object, which they analyze for historical context. The video concludes with plans for further exploration.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who joins Mark David Fernetti at the excavation site?

Gary Drayton and Michael John

John Smith and Gary Drayton

David Fernetti and Gary Drayton

Michael John and John Smith

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the historical significance of the pine tar kiln?

It dates back to the 18th century

It could date back as far as the 16th century

It was used in the 20th century

It is a modern construction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What other historical items were found near the pine tar kiln?

Wooden artifacts

Ancient pottery

Old coins

Ox shoes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the team's plan for the excavation?

To use only manual tools

To carefully break up the mound and scan with a metal detector

To dig randomly

To excavate without any plan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the team hoping to find during the excavation?

A large diamond

A treasure chest

A rare painting

A piece of leather

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first significant item discovered during the excavation?

A silver coin

A wooden box

A large piece of iron

A piece of gold

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the team describe the discovered iron object?

Transparent and shiny

Heavy and mysterious

Small and delicate

Light and fragile

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