Paleontology & Fossils
Contents of the Paleontology and Fossil Museum in a Box
This Museum in a Box leads students to explore more about fossils.
- What is paleontology and how does that differ to archaeology?
- What types of fossils are there and how are they formed?
- What geological ages have passed since the Earth formed?
- Where are they found, and how do you dig for fossils? Comes equipped with an actual dig for the students to do!
- What can we learn from them?
- What lived on land and in the seas during the age of the dinosaurs, and how had they adapted for their habitats?
Students will consider these questions – and more – while also learning about potential careers in paleontology. A real hands-on experience with real fossils as well as books, activities and games.
Aimed at 4th grade, but easily accommodated for younger or older students.
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