Hunting for the Science of Gold

by Annemarie Kierce

Introduction · Questions · Web Resources · The Big Question · Conclusion · Rubric · Guide

Introduction

Many people claim that we live in an Information Age, where trying to learn amidst the explosion of facts and opinions is like sipping water from a fire hose. And the Internet seems to be the world's biggest fire hydrant. Still, just as we need water to survive, scholars need information to learn. Your task in this activity is to answer some key questions on the topic. The Web offers interesting facts and opinions that may not be available anywhere else, but to find the truth you may have to read between the lines. If you want an idea of how your learning will be evaluated, read this evaluation rubric. Finally, remember, this activity is about thinking and learning, not copying and pasting.

Questions

  1. Explain what we mean by 99.99%pure gold? Where is the best gold found in Australia? Illustrate on a map of Australia the area know as the 'Golden Triangle'.
  2. List and find pictures from the internet that explain the properties of gold.
  3. Draw/sketch and label a flow chart to discribe how gold is formed OR create a 3D artwork explaining this geological process.

Web Resources Links

richness and value of gold
geology and formation of gold
properties of gold
Gold from the Victorian Gold Fields


The Big Question

Why is gold so valuable?



Conclusion

People used to think that learning was all about gaining information and memorizing facts. We hope you've learned some important information in this Knowledge Hunt, but more than that, it would be great if you saw ways to use this knowledge to expand your understanding of the topic. If you want to check how you've done, read the evaluation rubric for this activity. Remember, with so much info exploding all around us, finding a nugget of knowledge is not as important as doing something with it. What will you do with your learning?


Web and Flow, by ozline.com created by Annemarie Kierce
email: amkierce@sovereignhill.com.au
http://www.web-and-flow.com/members/akierce/scigold/hunt.htm