Kids and I have been attending a Fossil class for several week along with another home schooling family. I did a post about the site
here. The gentleman who runs the class also owns the shop where the classes are being held. So far we have had 3 classes and we are learning a great deal and having some great hands on experiences learning about fossils. Here are some pictures of what we are doing so far:
Class 1: Learning what is a fossil:
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What ingredients need to happen to make a fossil and what constitutes a fossil |
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Examining a Mammoth tooth |
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Fossiled tree bark |
Class 2: Tools of the trade to find fossils
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Learning about the tools for digging up fossils |
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Kids got to hold and handle the various items |
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Also learning about safety, never go with out your safety gear. |
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Locating a fossil in the store's sand pit |
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Learning how to use a log to report where and what fossil was found |
Class 3: Cleaning a fossil
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Type of tools used to clean fossils |
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fossil buried in rock |
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air scribe |
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Kids got a chance to clean a real fossil, first soak in water |
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Next use a tooth brush to clean off dirt and mud |
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Next use a dental type tool to pick out stones from the fossil |
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Here the instructor is showing the kids how the more advance tools are used to clean fossils. Due to this tools being more dangerous to use, the kids just watched |
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We are really enjoying our Friday Fossil classes and have several more to do then we are all going to a Quarry to go on a real fossil dig. We are looking for to it and I will be sure to post should we find anything exciting:)
Totally cool! Though Little Man doesn't look so sure about that mammoth tooth! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great science experience!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adventure on this one. I love the hands on type of schooling you are giving your children. You are awesome! The pictures and explanations were great.
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Looks like a great class. It is always fun to see what kind of classes are being taught around the country for kids.
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Diane