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~ Fossils are a fascinating subject to study when exploring prehistoric and indeed historic evolution with kids
~ Fossil lessons for the very young can include simple coloring pages and hand-son activities whilst older kids will have fun with our lesson plan ideas
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Insect Science
Earth Science Lesson | ~ Maya and I have always loved fossils, its like taking a little peek into history and actually touching it with your own bare hands
~ We have found lots of fossils on our excursions to Charmouth Beach in Dorset, Uk , it is as simply there as strolling along the beach with your eyes wide open
~ Prepare to be amazed what fossil finds are right under your nose
~ even young children can become experienced fossil hunters with a little guidance and patience
~ try and look up your nearest local fossil finding area and prepare a kids activity day to explore the area
~ often there are fossil clubs which you can joine that can offer help indentifying fossils | |
| ~ There exist over a million species of insects
~ It is thought the largest insect fossil "the fossil dragonfly" Meganeura lived about 250 million years ago
~ this "dragonfly fossil" had a wingspan of over two feet.
~ Today there are not many isects fossilized in fossil rock
~that is due to the insects exoskeleton which does not preserve very well in most environments that contain oxygen
~ the exoskeleton of the insect is made of chinin, which is a thin plastic like material
~ it is a waterprrof covering that simply odes not preserve well in rock fossils
~ Insect fossils however are found often fossilized in a resin called amber
~ Amber is tree-sap mostly from pine trees
See our Amber fossil Lesson plan Teacher Resource for more info n how amber fossil insects are formed
| Printable Fossil Activity for Kids |
How to Make a Fossil
rock fossils and replic amber fossils |
| Printable Kids Activities for Earth Science Activies and Fossil Lesson Plans |
| Fossils for Kids |
| Dinosaur Fossils |
| Fossil Coloring Pages |
| Fossil Pictures |
 
A Kid's Guide to Digging Up Dinosaurs, Exploring Evolution, and Finding Fossils  |
| Fossil Coloring Pages and Fossil Pictures | Fossil Picture Gallery |
| | | Fossil Photos from our Fossil Hunt in Charmouth (dinosaur fossil beach |
Insect Fossil Picture
click to enlarge | Fossil Insect Dragonfly Fossil
click to enlarge | Dinosaur Fossil Photo |
| | | Fossil Photos from our Fossil Collection |
| Amber fossil Insect Picture | Fossilized Insect Picture | Paleontology |
Fossil Lesson
How to Make a Fossil Insect Replica |
What does a paleontologist do? |
Ideas for Fossil Lesson Plan:
Make the fossils with plastic insect inside then hide them in a large sandpit for students to find
~ hand out little hammers to tap the fossil find with , crack open to reveal the " fossil insect" Find
~ Instructions for making fossil are easy to follow
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| Paleontologist Picture |
| Famous paleontologists |
| What is the difference between a paleontologist and an archeologist? |
| Paleontologist tool |
| Fossils for Kids |
| Tip:Fossil Hunts for Kids Paleontology Explained
~ Collecting Fossils is a fun and rewarding kids activity that can be combined with other beachcombing activities too when exploring a fossil beach like Charmouth in Dorset, UK
~ taking a basic printout of what fossils could be found may turn your kids activity day into a real fossil hunt adventure
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