Oak Island Excavation Challenges and Discoveries

Oak Island Excavation Challenges and Discoveries

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video follows the Lagina brothers and their team as they embark on a new season of exploration on Oak Island. They aim to uncover Shaft Two, a structure believed to be key in locating the original Money Pit. The team uses dendrochronology to date wood samples, hoping to confirm the shaft's age and its connection to the Money Pit. Throughout the excavation, they find significant artifacts, including a rose-head spike, which supports their hypothesis. The team remains optimistic and plans to continue their efforts, driven by the potential of significant discoveries.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the new season on Oak Island?

Building a new structure

Exploring the history of the island

Finding answers related to Oak Island's mysteries

Organizing a community event

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the excavation on Oak Island?

To build a new museum

To uncover Shaft Two

To find new species of plants

To create a tourist attraction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method is used to date the wood samples from Shaft Two?

Radiometric dating

Thermoluminescence

Carbon dating

Dendrochronology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the team hope to achieve by dating the wood samples?

To locate a new excavation site

To determine the type of wood used

To find new species of trees

To confirm the age of Shaft Two

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of finding a rose-head spike?

It indicates a modern construction

It suggests a link to Shaft Two

It is a rare artifact from the 1900s

It is used for decoration

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the team face during the excavation?

Weather conditions

Difficulty in seeing the bucket's position

Equipment malfunction

Lack of funding

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the discovery of older wooden beams suggest?

An older style of construction

A recent reconstruction

A decorative addition

A modern renovation

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