This week you can make your own fossil, solve an online dinosaur puzzle or explore with our microscope.
What is a fossil?
We found this definition from the website fossils-facts-and-finds.com:
Simply put, a fossil is the remains or evidence of any creature or plant that once lived on the Earth.
Here is a fun site you can visit to learn more about fossils and dinosaurs:
http://www.kidsdinos.com/palaeontology-what-are-fossils.php
If you would like to make a fossil, take a piece of clay from the container and follow the instructions below. Please remember to close the lid tightly so that the clay does not dry out.
Making Impression Fossils (taken from ehow)
- Press leaves, feathers, shells and other objects into the dough gently, stamping each clay disc with the shape and pattern of an object.
- Layer objects like leaves and feathers to create more complex imprints.
- Peel the objects off the clay and let the dough dry. Drying time will vary depending on the type of modeling material used.
Or you could watch this video on making a fish fossil:
How about doing an online jigsaw puzzle of prehistoric animals? Just click on this link and have fun.
http://www.neok12.com/jigsaw-puzzles/Prehistoric-Animals.htm
You can use the ziploc bags to take your fossils home, but remove them from the bag once you get home so that they can dry out. Once they are completely dry you can color them if you like.
Don't forget to keep a look out for fossils around your home or neighborhood. If you find any, bring them in and show us your treasures.
Hope you had fun, see you next week.
You can use the ziploc bags to take your fossils home, but remove them from the bag once you get home so that they can dry out. Once they are completely dry you can color them if you like.
Don't forget to keep a look out for fossils around your home or neighborhood. If you find any, bring them in and show us your treasures.
Hope you had fun, see you next week.
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