Prospecting for Gold
Initial Publication Date: July 11, 2006
Summary
Students design, implement and evaluate a prospecting program for potential gold deposits. The students have a exploration budget and a table listing the costs of each type of prospecting activity. They use this to design a program. In the next lab period, they give an oral presentation and hand in a written report on the geology of the region and their recommendations for the next step in development cycle.
Collapse
Learning Goals
Context for Use
Description and Teaching Materials
Company directive outlining professional task the students will perform as exploration geologists. (Acrobat (PDF) 30kB Jun28 06) topographic map (Acrobat (PDF) 53kB Apr12 13) geologic map (Acrobat (PDF) 195kB Apr12 13)
Teaching Notes and Tips
Share your modifications and improvements to this activity through the Community Contribution Tool »
Assessment
References and Resources
background pages at http://www.gg.wyo.edu/geol3650