| 1 |
Dig
in Jackpot Mine
Use your hands to dig for crystals and polished
stones that are hidden among the gravel in our simulated
mine. Take home your findings in a Nature’s Art
collection bucket.
Length: 15 minutes
Cost: $9.25
Ages: All ages |
| 2 |
Dig
in Jackpot Mine & Identify Your Findings
Use your hands to dig for
crystals and polished stones that are hidden among the
gravel in our simulated mine. Your instructor will help
you sort, identify and set up a mineral collection to
take home.
Length: 45 minutes*
Cost: $11.25
Ages: Grades 3 and up
*Dig time: 15 minutes, Identification time: 30 minutes |
| 3 |
Mystery
Mineral Bag
Receive and identify 6 minerals
found in Jackpot Mine.
Length: 15 minutes
Cost: $3.50
Ages: All ages |
| 4 |
Geode:
Approximately 2” diameter
Learn how geodes are opened
and watch as one is cut. Students then randomly select
a pre-cut geode to identify and take home.
Length: 20 minutes
Cost: $9.00 per whole (2 halves)
$4.50 per “friendship” (1 half)
Ages: All ages
Note: Only whole geodes are sold. Larger geodes
also available. Please call for pricing. |
| 5 |
Dig
in the Bone Zone
Work as a team of paleontologists
to uncover and identify a dinosaur skeleton. Includes
a genuine fossil for each student.
Length: 30 minutes
Cost: $4.00
Ages: Kindergarten & up |
| 6 |
Pan
for “Gold” in Thunder Creek
Learn the technique of panning
and find as many pyrite “fool’s gold”
nuggets as you can. We’ll give you a prospector’s
pouch in which to keep your riches.
Length: 15 minutes
Cost:
$6.00
Ages: Kindergarten and up
Maximum
20 students panning at one time. |
| 7 |
Pan
for “Gold” with Assay Exercise
Learn the technique of panning and
find as many pyrite “fool’s gold”
nuggets as you can. Weigh your treasure using a balance
and calculate its “gold” value (may require
math assistance). You’ll receive your own Nature’s
Art Assayer’s Certificate and a prospector’s
pouch in which to keep your riches.
Length: 30 minutes*
Cost: $7.50
Ages: Grades 3 & up
Maximum 20 students panning at one time
*Panning time: 15 minutes Assaying time: 15 minutes |
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