Investigating Shaft Construction Evidence

Investigating Shaft Construction Evidence

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, History, Architecture

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video transcript details a team investigating a vertical shaft area. Rick observes a board, and the team discusses the history of wooden forms and concrete used in the shaft. They plan to use metal detection to find fasteners or proof of construction. Unexpected findings arise during the investigation.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the issue with the wooden forms used in the vertical shaft?

They were made of metal.

They blew out after concrete was poured.

They were not properly aligned.

They were too small.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team find at the suggested depth?

A metal structure

A map

A water source

Wood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team decide to do after finding the old shaft?

Ignore it

Fill it with concrete

Cover it with soil

Investigate further

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool did the team plan to use to find evidence of the shaft's construction?

A shovel

A metal detector

A camera

A drill

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the team hoping to find with the metal detector?

Oil

Gold

Fasteners

Water