Discovery of a Wooden Structure

Discovery of a Wooden Structure

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Geography

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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Gary Drayton and Peter Fernetti discover a wooden structure while metal detecting in the southeast corner of a swamp. They suspect it might be a slipway or ship's wharf, possibly connected to the money pit. The structure features notched timbers and iron fasteners, suggesting historical significance. The team discusses the find's importance and plans further exploration to uncover more artifacts and understand the structure's purpose.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Gary Drayton and Peter Fernetti discover while metal detecting?

A gold coin

A metal chest

A wooden structure

A stone tablet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Gary and Peter decide to call to examine their discovery?

Dr. Spooner

Marty

Rick

Laird

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team initially think the wooden structure might be?

A slipway

A dock

A bridge

A tunnel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature of the structure suggested it might be a slipway?

Its length

Its location

Its notched timbers

Its color

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team hope to find in the area of the wooden structure?

Maps

Artifacts

Jewels

Gold