Exploring Historical Artifacts in Swamp

Exploring Historical Artifacts in Swamp

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Science, History, Architecture

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The team investigates a stone road near the swamp on Oak Island, searching for clues to solve the mystery. They discover a wooden tool, possibly a carpenter's square, which could be a significant clue. The artifact is analyzed and thought to be a stonemason's tool, with potential masonic connections. The team plans to carbon date the tool and continue their investigation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the team's investigation near the eastern edge of the swamp?

Finding a hidden treasure

Investigating the stone road and pathway

Exploring the forest area

Examining ancient artifacts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual item did the team discover near the stone pathway?

A perfectly square piece of wood

A stone tablet

A metal coin

A piece of pottery

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suspected historical significance of the discovered wooden piece?

It could be a carpenter's square from the 15th century

It is a modern tool

It might be a part of a ship

It is a decorative item

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Marty Laguna meet to inspect the discovered tool?

Mike and Gary

Rick Laguna and Dr. Ian Spooner

Doug Kroll and Gary Drayton

Billy and Aaron

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of tool was the discovered item identified as?

A blacksmith's tool

A shipwright's tool

A carpenter's tool

A stonemason's tool

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the practical uses of the angles created by the stonemason's tool?

Cutting materials

Measuring distances

Building and laying out structures

Decorative purposes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the team's plan for the discovered tool to determine its age?

Conduct a chemical analysis

Perform carbon dating

Use a metal detector

Consult a historian

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