Primitive Worlds
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| The Classroom Fossil HuntŠ is a unique way of introducing all levels of students to the interesting and fascinating science of paleontology. It will spark their interest and allow students to experience the excitement of finding the remains of animals that once lived in the Atlantic Ocean millions of years ago. |
The Geologic Setting
Twenty million years ago North Carolina and most of the eastern coast of North America was covered by the Atlantic Ocean. Conditions were ideal for marine life to thrive. The remains of whales, fish, porpoises, sting rays, sharks, clams, snails bryozoans, starfish, sea urchins and many other marine animals were buried in sediments that piled up on the ocean floor. After millions of years the east coast of North America uplifted and the once, ocean floor became dry land. The remains of the marine animals are now preserved as fossils, which are found in various sedimentary deposits from New Jersey to Florida.
20 Million year old fossiliferous gravel
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The material used in the fossil hunt is a screened and
washed gravel from a quarry in Aurora, North Carolina. The gravel is a
natural mixture of small pebbles and fossils. The Fossil HuntŠ consists of a 1/4 lb. of fossiliferous gravel. The fossils found in each bag will vary in both the amount and type of specimens. Each order will include a fossil identification guide and a suggested teacher guide. |
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Loads of fun and learning too!
Classroom Fossil Hunt
will promote your students to use a variety of learning skills such as.......
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Making observations
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Identification
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Classification
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Using reference material
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Drawing conclusions
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Data collecting
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Graphing
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Having fun
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Once they start, they won't want to stop! |
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Teacher Friendly |
This is a great indoor hands on activity that is easy for students to do right
at their desk.
- There are no special tools needed
- Quick, easy setup and cleanup
- Suitable for all grade levels
- Students will be energized about science.
Ordering Information
Classroom Fossil HuntŠ
is sold by the bag and has enough material for 1 student lasting approximately
1 class period
(40 minutes) .
Included is a teacher guide and identification materials for each order. Just email us with your order.
