Classroom Workshops

Embark on an exciting half-day expedition or a virtual journey into the fascinating world of geology with our engaging Junior Geologist Workshop! Tailored to Grade levels 4-6, this workshop offers an immersive learning experience that explores the rock cycle and the formation of rocks through their physical properties.

Partner-teacher Bruce Kiloh delivers this workshop for secondary students. Students will be introduced to the various stakeholders involved in deveoloping a mineral resource in preparation for a town hall discussion on a proposed fictional mine.

Yukon Dan (Dan Moore) is a world champion gold panner who presents a one-of-a-kind gold panning workshop in classrooms for all grade levels. In this 75-minute workshop, Yukon Dan will connect gold panning with earth science, geology, natural resources, and the history of B.C. and Canada. Students will have the opportunity to try gold panning for themselves and explore Yukon Dan's private collection of gold panning equipment and rocks and minerals. 

This workshop can accommodate up to 30 students and has been adapted for an outdoor setting for safe social distancing. Yukon Dan will bring two portable, gravel-lined "streams" for panning and a marvelous display of panning equipment and gold nuggets. Students will rotate through three work-stations: panning for gold, heavy mineral examination, and magnetic mineral separation. 

Learn more about Yukon Dan and book your workshop through his website.