http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossils-blog.html See Updates for fossils-facts-and-finds.com with the latest lesson plans and kids activities and What's new in the world of fossils and Paleontology. en-us fossils Thu, 08 May 2008 22:33:52 GMT Thu, 08 May 2008 22:33:52 GMT fossils-facts-and-finds.com http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_hunting_usa.html If you are looking for Fossil Hunting Sites and Resources In The USA this is the page you are looking for. Thu, 08 May 2008 22:13:10 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/paleozoic_era.html The Paleozoic Era is the beginning of an explosion of life forms. The Cambrian Explosion marks the era with thousands of species of life forms in the ancient seas. Mon, 05 May 2008 01:48:25 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/precambrian_era.html The Precambrian era is the first geologic time period of the earth. It is made up of the Archaen and Proterozoic Eras. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:15:41 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/precambrian.html The Precambrian time is made up of the Archaen and Proterozoic Eras. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:20:21 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/spinosaurus.html Spinosaurus is probably best known as the star of Jurassic Park 3. It has been described as the largest of the carnosaurs. This is not agreed upon by all researchers. Sun, 11 Nov 2007 06:11:43 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_hunting.html Fossil hunting is a new endeavor for me. My wife and I have been collecting fossils for many years now. Mostly we go to fossil shows, gem and mineral shows, and local rock shops. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:35:05 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/ezine_sign_up_2.html Free fossils-facts-and-finds ezine subscription sign up. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:17:11 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_collecting.html Fossil collecting is a way to connect with the past. Theres something mysterious and powerful about holding a 400-million-year-old creature in the palm of your hand. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:14:50 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/clock_of_eras.html The Clock of eras is a graphic aid to help us visualize geologic time. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:12:02 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/geology_activities.html Do you need geology activities? Kids LOVE rocks and fossils, minerals, and crystals, too! Most children just seem to have a natural love for rock hounding. Mon, 21 May 2007 17:00:40 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/geology_club_4_rocks.html These are the notes from Kathys geology club meeting 4, the second meeting on rocks. Mon, 21 May 2007 16:55:40 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/geology_club_3_rocks.html These are the notes from Kathys geology club meeting 3, Rocks. Mon, 21 May 2007 16:20:38 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/volcano_model.html Directions for building a volcano model for school demonstrations. This is not your tame vinegar and baking soda version. This volcano spews fire and smoke! Adult supervision required. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:36:57 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/trilobite_lesson_plan.html A step by step guide to presenting a trilobite lesson plan. This lesson plan focuses on the external parts of a trilobite. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:35:51 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossilization.html How are fossils formed? A lesson plan and demonstration of the process fossilization. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:34:15 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_lesson_plans_materials.html A step by step guide to making materials for parts of a fossil lesson plans. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:33:18 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_lesson_plan_parts_of.html A parts of a fossil lesson plan overview describing materials and sequence for this series of lessons. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:32:10 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_lesson_plan_mystery_box.html An introductory fossil lesson plan. A great exercise for working on adjectives for kids of all ages. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:31:16 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_lesson_plan.html I did this fossil lesson plan with middle school students who were mesmerized throughout the introduction. We passed the closed bags around to give the opportunity to compare the sensory impressions. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:30:16 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_hunt.html A lesson plan and demonstration recreating some of the processes of a paleontologist on a fossil hunt. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:29:09 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/earth_science_lesson_plans_the_proterozoic.html Earth science lesson plans the Proterozoic Era. A lesson for presenting information on the Proterozoic Era. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:28:19 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/earth_science_lesson_plans_the_paleozoic.html Earth science lesson plans the Paleozoic Era . A lesson for presenting information on the Paleozoic Era. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:27:04 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/earth_science_lesson_plans_the_mesozoic.html Earth science lesson plans the Mesozoic Era . A lesson for presenting information on the Mesozoic Era. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:26:10 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/earth_science_lesson_plans_the_hadean.html Earth science lesson plans the hadean time. A lesson for presenting information on the hadean time. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:24:33 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/earth_science_lesson_plans_the_cenozoic.html Earth science lesson plans the Cenozoic Era . A lesson for presenting information on the Cenozoic Era. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:23:39 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/earth_science_lesson_plans_the_archaean.html Earth Science Lesson Plans the Archaean. A lesson for presenting information on the Archaean time. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:22:19 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/earth_science_lesson_plans_on_geologic_time_introduction.html The earth science lesson plans on Geologic time introduction to the clock of eras. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:21:32 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/earth_science_lesson_plans_on_geologic_time.html The first of a series of earth science lesson plans on Geologic time. This is the overview and outline for presenting these lessons. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:20:38 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/crinoid_lesson_plan.html A step by step crinoid lesson plan. This lesson plan focuses on the external parts of a crinoid. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:18:58 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/rock_hounding.html Are you one of those folks who've been rock hounding since your childhood? In Southwestern Ohio where I grew up, there was never a lack of amazing specimens. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:10:15 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_collecting_perils.html When fossil collecting, road cuts can hold many treasures for fossil hunters. But fossil hunters BEWARE! Those cuts hold something more... Tue, 08 May 2007 14:09:27 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossils_faq.html We often get questions related to fossils and geologic time here at Fossils-facts-and-finds.com. We reply to as many of those as we possibly can. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:06:33 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/geology_club_welcome.html Geology Club Sample Welcome Letter Tue, 08 May 2007 14:05:23 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/geology_club_outline.html The following is a geology club outline that has been used successfully. It was designed to cover lesson plans for seven meetings. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:04:33 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/geology_club_2.html These are class notes for geology club meeting number 2. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:03:48 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/geology_club1_crystals.html For the geology club meeting # 1 on crystals these are the actual notes from Kathy Koenig. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:02:58 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/childrens_books.html The series of childrens books on fossils and geologic time was illustrated by David Cobb. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:01:59 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/tucson-gem-and-mineral-show.html The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is underway again. Whether you arrive for the fossils or the minerals, the annual show held in Tucson is more amazing with each passing year. Tue, 08 May 2007 13:57:33 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/teaching_tool.html How can you use fossils as a teaching tool to promote enthusiastic classroom learning in all subjects? Tue, 08 May 2007 13:56:43 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/special_education.html A six week class in a Colorado middle School in which special education students did as well or better than the other students. Tue, 08 May 2007 13:55:50 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/history.html How did you learn history? If you were one of a lucky few whose teachers brought history alive, then you may a passion for the unfolding of life and humanity on our planet. Tue, 08 May 2007 13:53:58 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_trends.html Fossil specimens have been valued for thousands of years. In early civilizations, fossils, minerals and gemstones, were treasured for both decoration and psychic powers. Tue, 08 May 2007 13:51:39 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_club.html Why start a Fossil Club? Perhaps you have noticed how much kids like to collect the cool rocks you can find around your home or school yard. Tue, 08 May 2007 13:50:47 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_art.html At the recent Denver Fossil, Gem, and Mineral Show I could not help but listen in wonder as dealer after dealer reported the furious buying of large fossil specimens for Japanese homes and businesses Tue, 08 May 2007 13:48:45 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/denver_gem_and_mineral_show_06.html The Denver Gem and Mineral Show in the fall has blossomed into a multi-site venue thats reminiscent of the huge Tucson winter show. Tue, 08 May 2007 13:47:18 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/baculite.html Baculite Mesa near Pueblo, Colorado is just the place for easy finding of the remains of ancient sea life. The fossil-loaded location was easy to find, easy to get to, and, most importantly, easy for Tue, 08 May 2007 13:46:19 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/dinosaur_coloring_pages.html These dinosaur coloring Pages are so much fun! Our artist, David Cobb, carefully researches each species then he adds a bit of quirky character just for fun. Tue, 08 May 2007 05:50:23 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/trilobites_paleozoic.html Trilobites exploded on the Paleozoic scene. What caused their demise at the end of the Permian? Tue, 08 May 2007 05:49:06 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/trilobite_habitat.html The Trilobite adapted to multiple marine environments. Species variations give us the clues to where and how they lived. Tue, 08 May 2007 05:48:09 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/trilobite_fossil.html More than 15,000 species challenge trilobite fossil classification. Trilobites, as a species, exploded into existence during the Paleozoic. Tue, 08 May 2007 05:46:52 GMT