Yukon Dan ~ Man With the Midas Touch

April 12-14, 2011

Dressing the part with his signature leather hat and vest, Dan Moore, fondly known as Yukon Dan, came to the Kamloops Museum bringing GOLD FEVER to more than 225 students from School District 73. His commanding presence and natural charm provide insight into his ability to captivate an audience with historic tales of gold lore, engaging lessons and hands-on activities.

Without question-Yukon Dan has the Midas touch.

Youngsters were shown how to gold pan and have a chance to strike it rich. They learn to identify minerals using a high powered magnifying glass. Yukon Dan's love of geology comes alive as he explains how minerals play an intimate role in our everyday life - from Mom's makeup to the walls in your house. When delving into our province's gold rush, Yukon Dan takes on us on a historic journey and richly describes how this era helped to define and shape B.C.'s future.

Yukon Dan's program is a delightful blend of creativity and hands-on learning. Students (and teachers!) were captivated from the moment they arrived until they had to leave.

Students could be heard talking about how gold was 19 times heavier than water, what a 'poke' was and how minerals and mining are a part of our everyday life. This is a testament to Dan's value as an educator and his unique ability to bring history to life. Each child, parent, and teacher was left with a greater appreciation for mining and a deeper understanding of our history. Overall, 225 students, teachers, and parents attended Yukon Dan's amazing workshop.

We look forward to Yukon Dan's return in 2012.

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