FOSSILIFEROUS
FOSSILIFEROUS
What is a fossil? How is it made? In this exploration, students learn how a fossil forms, what fossils we find in Georgia, and what we can learn from fossils.
Field Trip
Program will run for 2 hours.
30 MINUTES – GALLERY TIME
– Define a fossil
– Learn how fossils form and are dated.
– Learn about the different types of fossils.
30 MINUTES
– Visit the Museum Store
30 MINUTES – LAB
– Explain what a fossil is and demonstrate how fossils form
– Make molds from fossils while discussing other fossil types
– Learn about fossils found in Georgia
30 MINUTES
– Fossil Dig
TAKE HOME ITEMS
– Keep 3 fossils excavated from the Fossil Dig and a fossil mold
VIRTUAL Field Trip
Program will run for approximately 1 hour.
– Define a fossil
– Definition of different types of fossils
– Learn how fossils are formed and dated
– Create a model of an ancient sea floor
– Understand compaction and l ithification
– Q + A with a Tel lus Educator
PRE AND POST ACTIVITIES CURRICULUM
PACKET
– Vocabulary Crossword & Word Search
– Fossil Detectives Activity
– Pre-recorded Video
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CONTACT INFORMATION
scheduling@tellusmuseum.org • (770) 606-5699
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