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| − | </noinclude>Create a list of equipment used for gold panning. Describe each item and tell what it is used for. The list should include at least the following. | + | </noinclude>Create a list of equipment used for gold panning. Describe each item and tell what it is used for. The list should include at least the following. |
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| − | </noinclude>Other possible items | + | </noinclude>Other possible items |
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Define the following: | + | </noinclude>Define the following: |
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| − | </noinclude>What are the following identifying characteristics of | + | </noinclude>What are the following identifying characteristics of gold. |
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:37--> | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:37--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Where are some good places on a river or stream to look for gold. | + | </noinclude>Where are some good places on a river or stream to look for gold. |
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:38--> | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:38--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Make a timeline containing at least 15 items about the history of gold prospecting from 1600 until the present day, including the following rushes: California Gold Rush, Klondike/Yukon Gold Rush, Witwatersrand Gold Rush, and the Victorian Gold Rush. | + | </noinclude>Make a timeline containing at least 15 items about the history of gold prospecting from 1600 until the present day, including the following rushes: California Gold Rush, Klondike/Yukon Gold Rush, Witwatersrand Gold Rush, and the Victorian Gold Rush. |
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:39--> | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:39--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Learn about gold panning by doing one of the following: | + | </noinclude>Learn about gold panning by doing one of the following: |
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:<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:40--> | :<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:40--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Do some gold panning. ( | + | </noinclude>Do some gold panning. (Preferred) |
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| − | </noinclude>Practice panning using flattened lead or tungsten shot mixed with sand (preferably from a river bank). | + | </noinclude>Practice panning using flattened lead or tungsten shot mixed with sand (preferably from a river bank). |
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:42--> | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:42--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Look up the following verses in the Bible and discuss them in relation to prospecting for gold. | + | </noinclude>Look up the following verses in the Bible and discuss them in relation to prospecting for gold. |
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:<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:43--> | :<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:43--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Matthew 13:44-46 | + | </noinclude>Matthew 13:44-46 |
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:<b>b. <section begin=req7b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:44--> | :<b>b. <section begin=req7b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:44--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Matthew 6:19-21 | + | </noinclude>Matthew 6:19-21 |
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Latest revision as of 17:15, 21 July 2022
Gold Prospecting
Skill Level
1
Year
2008
Version
16.05.2024
Approval authority
General Conference
1. Create a list of equipment used for gold panning. Describe each item and tell what it is used for. The list should include at least the following.
- a. Gold Pan
- b. Classifier
- c. Snuffer Bottle
- d. Shovel
- e. Pick
- f. Bucket
- g. Trowel
- h. Pry bar
- i. Rock hammer
- j. Crevice tool
- k. Drinking water
- l. Other possible items
2. Define the following:
- a. Pay dirt
- b. Quartz
- c. Pyrite
- d. Blond sands
- e. Black sands
- f. Placer
- g. Lode
- h. Nugget
- i. Flake
- j. Dust
- k. specific gravity
- l. Wet and Dry panning
- m. Mercury (historical use) DO NOT USE TODAY
- n. Troy pound
- o. Troy ounce
- p. Pennyweight (dwt)
- q. Grain
- r. Gold fever
3. What are the following identifying characteristics of gold.
- a. Specific gravity
- b. Color of streak
- c. Color
4. Where are some good places on a river or stream to look for gold.
5. Make a timeline containing at least 15 items about the history of gold prospecting from 1600 until the present day, including the following rushes: California Gold Rush, Klondike/Yukon Gold Rush, Witwatersrand Gold Rush, and the Victorian Gold Rush.
6. Learn about gold panning by doing one of the following:
- a. Do some gold panning. (Preferred)
- b. Practice panning using flattened lead or tungsten shot mixed with sand (preferably from a river bank).
7. Look up the following verses in the Bible and discuss them in relation to prospecting for gold.
- a. Matthew 13:44-46
- b. Matthew 6:19-21
