Iron Staple Discovery and Significance

Iron Staple Discovery and Significance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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Rick Lagina and his team, including Tom Nolan, prepare for an excavation on Oak Island's lot 13. During the dig, they discover a large iron staple, which they analyze for its characteristics, such as striations and wood grain effect. The team speculates on its historical significance, considering it might predate the original discovery of the Money Pit, adding to the island's mystery.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the key members involved in the excavation on lot 13?

Rick Lagina and Tom Nolan

Rick Lagina and Marty Lagina

Tom Nolan and Marty Lagina

Rick Lagina and Alex Lagina

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team initially think they found during the excavation?

A piece of metal

A bone

A rock

A piece of wood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the discovered metal object believed to be?

A nail

A large iron staple

A coin

A sword

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature of the metal object suggests it was hand forged?

Its color

Its weight

The wood grain effect

The size

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the discovery of the iron staple significant to the team?

It is a rare mineral

It is a modern artifact

It might predate the original discovery of the Money Pit

It is made of gold

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the team's main question regarding the iron staple?

Its weight

Its color

Its relevance to the overall mystery

Its monetary value