If you don’t have sand, this game can be played by putting rocks in a durable bag. The player with the most points wins and says, “Luck of the Irish!”.When all rocks have been mined players add their points.Take turns using the spoons to mine one rock at a time.Gold is categorized as metamorphic and according to metamorphic rock is described as an “environment where minerals are secondary in origin forming from alteration through heat and pressure.” Playing the Game The periodic table it is represented as Au. Gold is soft, easy to scratch and is heavy. It will give a general introduction to the three forms of rocks, in a very entertaining and kid friendly presentation “Be a Rock Detective!” I thought I would add a couple of tidbits about gold.

Be a Rock Detective This last video recommendation is one of my favorite YouTube Channels for kids called SciShow Kids. I adore this cute little video about the curiosity of a young child. Next, is a short clip from Answers VBS YouTube Channel. The California Gold Rush is a short video with a cartoon overview and is a little over two minutes in length. Technology in the classroom is important and these videos are introductory to the California Gold Rush. Thank you, and I hope these resources help to save you time and money. As an Amazon Affiliate I might make a small commission should you make a purchase at zero cost to you. Patrick’s Day, Gold Rush or Irish-American study. The lesson planning ideas can be used with any St. This post has several links to videos we recommend watching before sharing this game with your children.When they have questions and their interest is piqued, you will be equipped with some cool technology to help elevate their curiosity. This is a fun story and helps children relate to history in a fun way. When they found their “pot of gold,” Americans called it “The Luck of the Irish.” Meaning that the Irish miners were lucky, and this is why they found gold, not because of their hard work. During the California Gold Rush there were many successful Irish miners. There are many ideas as to where the phrase “Luck of the Irish” originated.

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