Re: paleonet Jr High Fossil Activity?

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Peggy;

The Paleontological Institute has the Mastodon Matrix Project, a program
involving lab analysis of matrix from a Mastodon site in Duchess County ,
NY.  Details can be had at their website:
<http://www.priweb.org/mastodon/matrix_directions.html.

Dan

Daniel J. Chure, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Dinosaur National Monument
Box 92
Jensen UT  84035
PH: 435-781-7703



                                                                                       
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Howdy all,

I am seeking suggestions for a fun and educational outreach activity for
junior high students (11-14 years old) that involves fossils and Earth
history.  I'm trying to develop something hands-on and investigatory using
the common Paleozoic marine invertebrates (brachiopods etc.), but just
can't seem to get inspired.

The purpose of the activity is to show students what "real" geologists &
paleontologists do, in hopes of encouraging them to pursue careers in
science.  The limitations are that the activity can't be more than 50
minutes long, and can't be outside/field-based.

I'd love to hear of any ideas or past experiences?Thanks!

Peg

Peg Yacobucci
Assistant Professor
Bowling Green State University
Department of Geology
190 Overman Hall
Bowling Green, OH  43403
(419) 372-7982