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learn what is gold and what its qualities are.
learn what makes gold so desirable.
discover where and how to find gold.
find out what the uses of gold are.
be exposed to ancient civilizations.
learn what is gold and what its qualities are.
learn what makes gold so desirable.
discover where and how to find gold.
find out what the uses of gold are.
be exposed to ancient civilizations.
In this lesson you willIn this lesson you will
You will become a gold hunter! You will become a gold hunter!
learn how to create a metaphor.
write a story according to
paintings.
experience a listening
comprehension .
.learn what gold is and words
.connected to it
learn how to create a metaphor.
write a story according to
paintings.
experience a listening
comprehension .
learn what gold is and words.
connected to it.
You will alsoYou will also
Called by some the flesh of the Gods and by others the sun made tangible, gold has inspired every civilization in history.
Called by some the flesh of theGods and by others the sun madetangible ,gold has inspired everycivilization in history.
Men and women have lusted after gold ever since its discovery seven thousand years ago.
Men and women have lusted after gold ever since its discovery seven thousand years ago.
From ancient Greece to China, from India to Peru, GOLD has been admired and valued for its warmth, its beauty, its sensuality and its spiritual richness.
,From ancient Greece to China,from India to Peru GOLD hasbeen admired and valued for its warmth ,its beauty ,its sensuality andits spiritual richness.
sensuality
warmth
beautiful
spiritual richness
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Can you add some more qualities of GOLD?
Can you add some more qualities of GOLD?
What makes gold so desirable? What makes gold so desirable?
From the first discovery of gold
in ancient times, its beauty and
the ease with which it could be
worked inspired craftsmen to
create it into ornaments, not just
for adornment, but as symbols
of wealth and power.
From the first discovery of gold
in ancient times, its beauty and
the ease with which it could be
worked inspired craftsmen to
create it into ornaments, not just
for adornment, but as symbols
of wealth and power.
What makes gold so desirable? What makes gold so desirable?
Gold is a conduit for
powerful emotions. Pleasure
and pain, desire and dread,
lust and love .
Gold is a conduit for
powerful emotions .Pleasure
and pain ,desire and dread ,
lust and love .
Have you ever wanted to find GOLD? Have you ever wanted to find GOLD?
Well, you have
come
to the right place.
Well, you have
come
to the right place.We will pack you
with useful information to help
you get started in your search
for
We will pack you
with useful information to help
you get started in your search
forGOLD. GOLD.
Have you ever wanted to find GOLD? Have you ever wanted to find GOLD?
Here, you can find some
maps of gold sites and
locations that are open to
prospecting for GOLD.
Here, you can find some
maps of gold sites and
locations that are open to
prospecting for GOLD.
We are going to help you
get started in your
search for
We are going to help you
get started in your
search forREAL GOLD. REAL GOLD.
What is gold?
What is its chemical symbol?
Where does the word Gold come from? How much
gold is there in the world?
What is a carat?
What nation has most of the world’s gold?
Who are the people who own most
gold?
Where on
earth can we
find gold?
What are the four steps to mining gold?
Where did the
gold rush take
place?
What is the most famous piece of gold in history?
What is the origin of the first gold jewel?
What is gold
used for?
Where did Europe get gold
from in the 16th century?
That’s a good place to start!
You have found
the gold!
Before we begin our hunt, we need to know:
Is it a rock?
Is it a fossil?
Or, perhaps, a mineral?
Before we begin our hunt, we need to know:
Is it a rock?
Is it a fossil?
Or, perhaps, a mineral?
To find the answer, let’s go to:http://216.37.53.73/geomysteries/cube/a1.html
What is GOLD?What is GOLD?
What do we know
about Gold?
What do we know
about Gold?
Melting point:
1064 0C
Melting point:
1064 0C
Boiling point:
2860 0C
Boiling point:
2860 0C
Doesn’t react with water or oxygen
Doesn’t react with water or oxygen
Atomic number: 79Atomic number: 79
Soft and rare
Soft and rare
Yellow metalYellow metal
What is the chemical symbol of GOLD? What is the chemical symbol of GOLD?
We will find the answer in the
periodic table of the elements. You can find it at
http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic/default.htm
How would you find gold there?
Au is short for the Latin word
for gold, 'Aurum', which
literally means 'Glowing
Dawn‘.
What do you think about
this meaning?
Au is short for the Latin word
for gold, 'Aurum', which
literally means 'Glowing
Dawn‘.
What do you think about
this meaning?
The chemical symbol of GOLDGOLD is:
AUThe chemical symbol of GOLDGOLD is:
AU
The word gold appears to
be derived from the Indo-
European root 'yellow',
reflecting one of the most
obvious properties of gold.
The word gold appears to
be derived from the Indo-
European root 'yellow',
reflecting one of the most
obvious properties of gold.
Where does the word Gold come from?Where does the word Gold come from?
In ancient times, in the Middle East and the Mediterranean, people used the seed of the Carob tree to weigh gold. A carat was used as the measure for the purity of gold. Pure gold is defined as 24 carats.
In ancient times, in the Middle ,East and the Mediterraneanpeople used the seed of theCarob tree to weigh gold. A carat was used as the measure for the purity.of gold Pure gold isdefined as 24 carats.
What is a carat?What is a carat?
By the fifteenth century,
alchemists were using the same symbol for both gold and the sun. The simplest of these was a circle, the universal symbol of totality, wholeness and continuity. This was the inspiration for gold's new symbol.
By the fifteenth century,
alchemists were using the same symbol for both gold and the sun. The simplest of these was a circle, the universal symbol of totality, wholeness and continuity. This was the inspiration for gold's new symbol.
The GOLD markThe GOLD mark
The three concentric circles, signifying past, present and future, also symbolize the inner soul, the shared experience of humankind and the infinity of the universe.
The three concentric circles, signifying past, present and future, also symbolize the inner soul, the shared experience of humankind and the infinity of the universe.
The GOLD markThe GOLD mark
At the end of 2000, it is estimated that all the gold ever mined amounted to about 142,600 tons.
At the end of 2000, it is estimated that all the gold ever mined amounted to about 142,600 tons.
How much gold is there in the world?How much gold is there in the world?
Where in the world can we find gold?Where in the world can we find gold?
About two thirds of the world's gold output comes from South Africa, and about two thirds of the total U.S. production comes from South Dakota and Nevada.
About two thirds of the world's gold output comes from South Africa, and about two thirds of the total U.S. production comes from South Dakota andNevada .
Who owns most gold?Who owns most gold?
If we take national gold reserves, then most gold is owned by the USA followed by Germany and the IMF.
If we include jewelry ownership, then India is the largest repository of gold in terms of total gold within the national boundaries.
If we take national gold reserves, then most gold is owned by the USA followed by Germany and the IMF.
If we include jewelry ownership, then India is the largest repository of gold in terms of total gold within the national boundaries.
In terms of personal
ownership, it is not known
who owns the most, but is
possibly a member of a
ruling royal family in the East.
In terms of personal
ownership, it is not known
who owns the most, but is
possibly a member of a
ruling royal family in the East.
Who owns most gold?Who owns most gold?
Gold occurs in veins of the rocks, in mountains, in rivers and alluvial deposits.
Gold occurs in veins of the rocks, in mountains, in rivers and alluvial deposits.
Gold is widely distributed throughout the world. Tiny quantities occur in most rocks and soils .
Gold is widely distributed throughout the world. Tiny quantities occur in most rocks
and soils .
Where on earth can we find gold?Where on earth can we find gold?
Gold also occurs
in sea water. As
yet, no method
has been found
for profitably
recovering gold
from sea water.
Gold also occurs
in sea water. As
yet, no method
has been found
for profitably
recovering gold
from sea water.
Where on earth can we find gold?Where on earth can we find gold?
One of the most important events in Californian history occurred on January 24, 1848. On that cold January
morning, James Marshall spotted something
shining up from the millrace. Marshall picked up several pieces of
gold..
On that cold January morning, James Marshall spotted something
shining up from the millrace. Marshall picked up several pieces of
gold..
Welcome to Gold Fever!Welcome to Gold Fever!
The news spread locally like
wildfire :
"Gold on the American
River!"
Almost half a million
prospectors from all around
the world, swarmed to
California, helping to open up
the American West.
The news spread locally like
wildfire :
"Gold on the American
River!"
Almost half a million
prospectors from all around
the world, swarmed to
California, helping to open up
the American West.
With ships, merchandise and
equipment, and thousands of
sea-route argonauts pouring
into California through the
Golden Gate, San Francisco
instantly became the hub of
the gold rush.
With ships, merchandise and
equipment, and thousands of
sea-route argonauts pouring
into California through the
Golden Gate, San Francisco
instantly became the hub of
the gold rush.
The prospector
spends all day long
dreaming about
finding a big sack of gold
and becoming
the richest man
in the West.
The prospector
spends all day long
dreaming about
finding a big sack of gold
and becoming
the richest man
in the West.
Walk in the footsteps of those who were there.Listen to their words and their stories. Take time to explore and discover along the way.
Walk in the footsteps of those who were there.Listen to their words and their stories. Take time to explore and discover along the way.
See you in California!See you in California!
I found Gold!I found Gold!
"Gold, I found gold !""Gold, I found gold !"he shouts to his friendshe shouts to his friends
"Where is it? Let me see it!""Where is it? Let me see it!"
Let’s hear the exciting moment of finding gold. Go to:
Let’s hear the exciting moment of finding gold. Go to:
http://www.museumca.org/goldrush/fever05.html
“I found myself thinking, as the
light slowly faded from the
western sky, that the beauty
ahead of us was no illusion, no
mere trick of sun and cloud.
It was real, and we were returning
to it, with our cargo of hard -
won treasure."
“I found myself thinking, as the
light slowly faded from the
western sky, that the beauty
ahead of us was no illusion, no
mere trick of sun and cloud.
It was real, and we were returning
to it, with our cargo of hard -
won treasure."
The story of these prospectors through art of their time:
The story of these prospectors through art oftheir time:
Write down their storyWrite down their story
EXPLORATIONEXPLORATION
The business of processing gold has pioneered several techniques and methods.
The business of processing gold has pioneered several techniques and methods.
To learn how gold is mined go to:http://www.newmont.com/co_profile/howgoldismined.htm
The gold mining process
begins with geologists
discovering a deposit
The gold mining process
begins with geologists
discovering a deposit
hauling, blasting, loading, drilling
hauling, blasting, loading, drilling
What are the four steps of mining gold?What are the four steps of mining gold?
The uses of GoldThe uses of Gold
Gold is used in coinage and is a standard for monetary systems in many countries.
Gold is also extensively used for jewelry, decoration, dental work, and for plating.
Gold is used for coating certain space satellites, as it is a good reflector of infrared.
Gold is used in coinage and is a standard for monetary systems in many countries.
Gold is also extensively used for jewelry, decoration, dental work, and for plating.
Gold is used for coating certain space satellites, as it is a good reflector of infrared.
Lunar ModuleLunar ModuleWithout gold the
first step on the moon would not have been possible. Gold protects astronauts on the moon and in outer space. Sheets of 0.1 5mm thick are used in space programs as a radiation shield. Because gold is such an effective reflector, it deflects the burning heat of the sun.
Without gold the first step on the moon would not have been possible. Gold protects astronauts on the moon and in outer space. Sheets of 0.1 5mm thick are used in space programs as a radiation shield. Because gold is such an effective reflector, it deflects the burning heat of the sun.
Industrial uses of goldIndustrial uses of gold
Historically,
gold was a
rare metal,
afforded only by the wealthy.
In the 20th century gold
jewellery has come within
the pocket of most people.
Historically,
gold was a
rare metal,
afforded only by the wealthy.
In the 20th century gold
jewellery has come within
the pocket of most people.
Did you know?
Did you know? The earliest gold jewelry dates from
the Sumer civilisation,
which lies between the
Tigris and Euphrates rivers in southern Iraq, around 3000 BC.
The earliest gold jewelry dates from
the Sumer civilisation,
which lies between the
Tigris and Euphrates rivers in southern Iraq, around 3000 BC.
Many civilizations left a rich legacy of golden treasures. Let’s explore part of the history of gold on the time line.
Many civilizations left a rich legacy of golden treasures. Let’s explore part of the history of goldon the time line.
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt
Roman EmpireRoman Empire
1492
AmericaAmerica
27 BC –
476 AD
3100 BC
– 343 BC
Columbus's
discovery of
America
Cortes conquer
ors Mexico
1519
Francisco
Pizarro invaded
Peru
1531
Detail from a panel on the gold plated shrine from the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Cairo Museum.
Egyptian art was highly symbolic and a painting or sculpture was not meant to be a record of a momentary impression.
Egyptian art was highly symbolic and a painting or sculpture was not meant to be a record of a
momentary impression.
Ancient EgyptAncient Egypt
TutankhamunTutankhamunThe boy-king of Egypt from 1361 to 1352 BC preserved some of the greatest treasures of the Egyptian goldsmiths' craft.
The king's body was encased in a coffin of solid gold. The head of the mummy was shrouded in a great mask of beaten gold. It is considered to be the most famous piece of gold.
The boy-king of Egypt from 1361 to 1352 BC preserved some of the greatest treasures of the Egyptian goldsmiths' craft.
The king's body was encased in a coffin of solid gold. The head of the mummy was shrouded in a great mask of beaten gold. It is considered to be the most famous piece of gold.
The Romans inherited much from the Etruscans, but they also borrowed many ideas from the Greeks. Sculpture was used to decorate public and private buildings and much of Roman art was made as official propaganda to glorify the ruler, proclaim victories, or to make pious references to the state and its governors.
The Romans inherited much from the Etruscans, but they also borrowed many ideas from the Greeks. Sculpture was used to decorate public and private buildings and much of Roman art was made as official propaganda to glorify the ruler, proclaim victories, or to make pious references to the state and its governors.
Roman EmpireRoman Empire
Roman gold jewelry was generally formed from thin sheets of gold, rather than solid gold. This way they used the minimum amount of the precious and expensive material.
Roman gold jewelry was generally formed from thin sheets of gold, rather than solid gold. This way they used the minimum amount of the precious and expensive material.
Pair of Earrings
After the fall of the Roman Empire, little gold was produced for almost a thousand years.
This was changed by Columbus's discovery of America in 1492. Adventurers were encouraged by European kings to sail for the new continent in search of riches.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, little gold was produced for almost a thousand years.
This was changed by Columbus's discovery of America in 1492. Adventurers were encouraged by European kings to sail for the new continent in search of riches.
AmericaAmerica
Treasure-laden ships
bound for Spain
gave rise to the
"golden age of piracy"
Treasure-laden ships
bound for Spain
gave rise to the
golden age of piracy""
This led to the Spanish conquests of the early sixteenth century when Cortes and Pizarro invaded Mexico and Peru respectively.
This led to theSpanish conquests of the early sixteenth century when Cortes and Pizarro invadedMexico and Peru respectively.
By the time of the Spanish
invasion, the civilizations of
South America had thrived for
centuries and had reached a high
level of sophistication.
By the time of the Spanish
invasion, the civilizations of
South America had thrived for
centuries and had reached a high
level of sophistication. In the next slide we can see some of the beautiful gold work of these ancient civilizations.
The Treasure of Amiens
The end of the 13th century
One of the Inca’s treasures. The Inca Temple of Sun was covered with gold This mask is from the
Chimu civilization in Peru
A Chimú sacrificial knife with a gold handle
Throughout civilization, from ancient Egypt to the present day, Gold stands alone in its magic and allure. Gold has the power to evoke deep emotions:
moments of tenderness, moments of passion, moments of joy.
Beautiful, desirable and incorruptible, gold is a continuous thread connecting world to world, generation to generation, lives to lives.
Yellow Metal
AU Indo-European root
about 142,600 tons.
a measure of the
purity of gold
South Africaruling royal family in the
East
rocks, mountains, rivers
and deposits
hauling blasting loading drilling
In Californi
a
The head of the mummy of
Tutankhamun
Sumer Civilization
Coinage jewelry,
decoration, dental
work, plating
and coating
South America
Check your answers!
You have found
the gold!
the qualities of gold
how gold is mined
gold in ancient
civilizations
the American gold rush
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