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Continue ShoppingGold panning – it played a significant role in the formation of our province, but for the people actually following the gold rushes, it was
far more likely to be a bust. Give your students a glimpse of some of the realities faced by these prospectors in this ever-popular activity. There is gold in our troughs, but can your students find it?
What your students will see and do:
Experience gold prospecting first hand as they engage in gold panningStudents can keep any gems they find as souvenirs. Please note: this activity takes place in a covered outdoor space. Participants will immerse their arms into cold water - to elbow depth.
Big Ideas:
The pursuit of valuable natural resources has played a key role in changing the land, people, and communities of Canada.
For grades K - 5
Build your primary program here, selecting your preferences for sessions underground, around the site, and in the lab.
Primary ProgramsFor grades 6-8
Build your primary program here, selecting your preferences for sessions underground, around the site, and in the lab.
Intermediate ProgramsFor grades 9-12
Build your primary program here, selecting your preferences for sessions underground, around the site, and in the lab.
Secondary Programs