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Pan for Gold
Pan for Gold
The Adventure: At the end of the nineteenth century, gold was discovered in the Klondike region of the Yukon. Word spread quickly all around the world, and tens of thousands of prospectors hurried to the area hoping to strike it rich.
Most left disappointed. However, there are creeks and rivers across Canada where patient prospectors still have luck finding gold.
As a Patrol, learn to pan for gold. See how much you can collect!
The Adventure: At the end of the nineteenth century, gold was discovered in the Klondike region of the Yukon. Word spread quickly all around the world, and tens of thousands of prospectors hurried to the area hoping to strike it rich.
Most left disappointed. However, there are creeks and rivers across Canada where patient prospectors still have luck finding gold.
As a Patrol, learn to pan for gold. See how much you can collect!
Plan:• Will this adventure be part of a larger outing,
like a canoeing or hiking trip?• When and where will you go? How can you
know if there’s some chance of finding gold where you intend to pan?
• What gear do you need?• What skills should you have an
understanding of?
Do:• Get out and pan for gold!
Review: • What do you know now that you did not
know before?• How would you describe your efforts and results?• How did you feel before, during, and after
the activity?• How did the team get along? Why?• How can you build on what you’ve learned?• What would you do differently next time?
Plan:• Will this adventure be part of a larger outing,
like a canoeing or hiking trip?• When and where will you go? How can you
know if there’s some chance of finding gold where you intend to pan?
• What gear do you need?• What skills should you have an
understanding of?
Do:• Get out and pan for gold!
Review: • What do you know now that you did not
know before?• How would you describe your efforts and results?• How did you feel before, during, and after
the activity?• How did the team get along? Why?• How can you build on what you’ve learned?• What would you do differently next time?
Online Resources: • Gold Panning Instructions• Gold panning• How to Find the Gold
Motherlode • How to pan for gold
Online Resources: • Gold Panning Instructions• Gold panning• How to Find the Gold
Motherlode • How to pan for gold
Safety note:Remember that adventures along shorelines should be considered water activities. What do we need to remember to stay safe on adventures on, in or around water?
Safety note:Remember that adventures along shorelines should be considered water activities. What do we need to remember to stay safe on adventures on, in or around water?
MACKENZIE RIVER ENVIRONMENT & OUTDOORS
MACKENZIE RIVER ENVIRONMENT & OUTDOORS
