Exploration of the Money Pit and Chapel Vault

Exploration of the Money Pit and Chapel Vault

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Architecture

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video tutorial explores the use of tools and materials in uncovering historical structures. It begins with a discussion on tools and wood species, followed by the discovery of the Vault's top. The analysis of concrete and wood layers is conducted, providing insights into the construction. The historical context of the Money Pit and Chapel Vault is discussed, highlighting their significance. Finally, the structural examination focuses on the orientation and positioning of beams, offering a comprehensive understanding of the excavation process.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tools did the team mention having at the beginning of their exploration?

Wrench and pliers

Hammer and nails

Screwdriver and knife

Saw and drill

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the team uncertain about regarding the wood they found?

Its species

Its age

Its weight

Its color

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material did the team consider as a possibility instead of bedrock?

Limestone

Granite

Sandstone

Concrete

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What two materials did the team describe as being part of the site?

Clay and soil

Brick and stone

Concrete and wood

Metal and glass

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant historical site did the team believe they located?

The Tomb of Genghis Khan

The original Money Pit

The Fountain of Youth

The Lost City of Atlantis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team speculate about the orientation of the beams they found?

They were aligned with the stars

They were part of a ship

They were sitting on top of another beam

They were used for a bridge