Paleontology & Fossils

This Museum in a Box provides hands-on experience with real fossils as well as books, activities, and games surrounding paleontology and the careers of paleontologists. 

After experiencing the Paleontology and Fossils Museum in a Box, students will: 

• Define paleontology, and the field’s disciplines, and name several well-known paleontologists throughout history, including those who have worked in Nevada.
• Explain how paleontology differs from archaeology, and explore how to research and evaluate the different careers associated with paleontology.
• Name the types of fossils and how are they formed.
• Be familiar with the geological timescale and how time has passed since the Earth formed.
• Explain where fossils are found, and how do you dig for fossils. Comes equipped with an actual dig for the students to do!
• Explore evidence of fossils and what is known of the extinct creatures and plants that have left behind such clues in the fossil record, 
• Discover more about Nevada’s state fossil, Shonisaurus popularis, or ichthyosaur.

If you have any questions, please email educationnsmlv@nevadaculture.org.