Swamp Plank Discovery Analysis

Swamp Plank Discovery Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video explores the discovery of a long wooden plank in a swamp, initially thought to be an anomaly due to its lack of nails. The team discusses the possibility of it being part of an old ship, considering its unusual length and location. Despite no metal detection hits, they speculate on its historical significance and plan to carbon date it. The swamp's impenetrable ground suggests intentional placement, prompting further investigation.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team initially think the piece of wood might be?

A part of a tree

A piece of furniture

A section of a larger structure

A random piece of debris

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Tony's first thought upon finding the long plank?

It was the anomaly they were looking for

It was a part of a bridge

It was a part of a modern construction

It was a piece of driftwood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the team not find any metal hits on the plank?

The plank was too deep to detect

The plank was made of plastic

The metal detector was malfunctioning

The plank had no metal components

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team speculate about the plank's dimensions?

It was a standard size for construction

It was too wide to be part of a ship

It was an unusual length for a plank

It was too short to be significant

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical significance did the team consider for the plank?

It was possibly from an old wooden ship

It was part of a famous shipwreck

It was a piece of an ancient building

It was a relic from a pirate ship

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What decision did the team make regarding the plank?

To discard it as irrelevant

To sell it to a museum

To carbon date it

To use it for construction

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team find curious about the swamp's bottom?

It was covered in algae

It was unusually shallow

It was almost impenetrable

It was full of metal objects

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?