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Traffic and Parking Concerns
Due to the track construction, for the new First Hill Streetcar, both traffic flow and parking are being affected along South Jackson St. The park will be open, its normal business hours, during this period. More »
Class Visit Resources
Choose among the following exercises for your class visit to our park. Each has been broken down by grade appropriate, time needed for completion, ERLs addressed and subject emphasis.
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Impacts of the Klondike Gold Rush
What were the results, to the natural resources and Native populations of Seattle, Alaska, British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, when 70,000 Stampeders headed to the Klondike Gold Rush?
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General Scavenger Hunt 2
This scavenger hunt is tailored for grades 3rd - 6th that have 20 minutes or less.
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General Scavenger Hunt 3
This scavenger hunt is tailored for elementary grade groups that have 20 minutes or more. Could be done as a team project.
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General Scavenger Hunt 1
This scavenger hunt is tailored for elementary grade groups that have 20 minutes or less.
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Taming a River
What impacts happen to a watercourse happen when you mine for gold on it, especially in areas underlain with permafrost? "Taming a River" looks at the possible effects which occur during most mining operations that took place during the historic gold rushes in North America. The lesson plan can also be modified to see what could happen in areas underlain with permafrost.
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Did You Know?
Of the 70,000 stampeders who started for the gold fields, around 35,000 would make it to the Klondike region. Few would ever stake their own claims.