Excavation Insights and Historical Artifacts

Excavation Insights and Historical Artifacts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video follows an excavation team led by Rick and Alex Lagina as they explore Lot 11 near a swamp. They aim to uncover a reported well and solve a historical mystery. During the excavation, they discover a hand-forged rose head spike and consult with an expert to analyze its significance. The team hypothesizes about the well's purpose and its connection to other historical artifacts found nearby. The video concludes with plans to gather more information and continue the investigation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of Rick and Alex Lagina's team upon arriving at Lot 11?

To excavate a reported well

To plant new trees

To conduct a survey of the area

To build a new structure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the team hope to find by excavating the reported well?

A new water source

Clues to solve a 228-year-old mystery

A hidden cave

A place to build a new house

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about the rose head spike found by the team?

It is a piece of pottery

It is hand-forged and possibly linked to the Money Pit

It is a modern artifact

It is made of gold

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the presence of the rose head spike suggest about the site?

It is a natural formation

It has been manipulated by humans in the past

It was a modern construction site

It is a site for agricultural activities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the team speculate about the old hook found by Gary Drayton?

It is a modern tool

It is a decorative item

It might be related to a block and tackle system from the 1600s

It was used for fishing

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the team face in locating the well?

The area is too muddy

There are no visible stones or signs of a well

The weather is too harsh

The equipment is malfunctioning

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the team decide to consult Tom Nolan?

To get more information about the well's location

To ask for financial support

To invite him to join the excavation

To learn about local wildlife

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