Exploring the History of Trains in Putnam County

Exploring the History of Trains in Putnam County

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video follows a person's quest to uncover the history of trains in Putnam County. The narrator visits the St. Johns River Center to gather information and speaks with Greg, who provides insights into historical records and maps left by the narrator's father. They discuss various locations, including Buffalo Bluff, which is identified as a key site in the train's history. The narrator plans to revisit Buffalo Bluff for further exploration and hopes to contribute any findings to the county's historical records.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the narrator's visit to the St. Johns River Center?

To find information about local wildlife

To gather historical data on trains

To explore the river's ecosystem

To meet with a local historian

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator's father keep that might help in the search for the train?

Maps and pictures

Old train tickets

Historical books

Railway tools

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which locations have been explored by the narrator in search of the train?

Buffalo Bluff and Rice Creek

Buffalo Bluff and St. Johns River

Rice Creek and Black Creek

Black Creek and St. Johns River

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Buffalo Bluff in the search for the train?

It is a popular tourist spot

It is a historical landmark

It is where all railways converged

It is the narrator's hometown

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which railway is mentioned as passing through Buffalo Bluff?

Florida East Coast Railway

Jacksonville Tampa and Key West Railway

Seaboard Air Line Railroad

Atlantic Coast Line Railroad

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator plan to do if the train is found?

Donate it to Putnam County history

Sell it to a museum

Use it for educational purposes

Keep it as a family heirloom

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool does the narrator plan to use for further exploration at Buffalo Bluff?

A camera

A drone

A metal detector

A sonar device

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