Discovering Fossils: Fossil Tools & Resources

Fossil enthusiasts Roy Shephard and Luci Algar combined their professional skills in media and education to develop this informative and entertaining website. Designed to be educational and accessible to children, this site presents a wide variety of information about fossils found in Great Britain. The site contains a nice collection of images and diagrams; and includes a fossils guide for beginners, information on preparing fossils, a collection of fossil myths, information on ammonites, and more. The site also contains a Games & Activities section for teachers and students, a glossary of fossil terms, a neat diagram depicting the evolution of life on our planet, and even some free fossil desktop images.

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Direct Link: http://www.discoveringfossils.co.uk/Resources.htm

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 7

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: fossils, fossilization, Great Britain, ammonites, dinosaurs

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource, Image/Photograph, Teaching Idea

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction

Resource Collection: NSDL

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