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 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:10:42 GMT Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:10:42 GMT fossils-facts-and-finds.com 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. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:10:41 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/crinoids.html A description of crinoids both past and present. These graceful and unusual animals have been around for 450 million years. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:15:18 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/crinoid_fossils.html A buyers guide to crinoid fossils with Pictures and information and price comparisons. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:05:07 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, 15 Feb 2010 15:22:01 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/mesozoic_era.html The Mesozoic Era-The Challenges Of Life On Land. The Permian extinction provided tribulations as well as opportunities for life on land in the Mesozoic Era. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:03:52 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossilization.html How are fossils formed? A lesson plan and demonstration of the process fossilization. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:08:19 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/cambrian_period.html The Cambrian Period marks the beginning of the Paleozoic Era. This period gets its name from a place in Wales where the first examples of this type of ancient life was found. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:24:22 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/jurassic_period.html The Jurassic Period was the Age of the Dinosaurs. It began after the Triassic Period around 206 million years ago. It lasted until 144 million years ago, more than 60 million years. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:12:51 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/cretaceous_period.html The Cretaceous Period is the final period of the Mesozoic Era. It covered the time span of 144 million years ago to 65 million years ago. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:10:46 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/cenozoic_era.html The last and most recent of the geologic periods is the Cenozoic Era. Its name means new life coming from the Greek root kainos, meaning new, and zoic, life. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:01:55 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/triassic_period.html The Triassic Period is the first period of the Mesozoic Era. The great extinction at the end of the Permian period had brought the end to 90 of the living species on Earth. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:59:17 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/permian_period.html The Permian Period is the final period of the Paleozoic Era. The greatest mass extinction that has ever occurred on earth took place at the end of this 42-million-year period. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:56:57 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/carboniferous_period.html The Carboniferous Period of the Paleozoic Era began 354 million years ago. It lasted for about 64 million years, until 290 million years ago. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:52:25 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/silurian_period.html The Silurian Period follows the Ordovician Period in the Paleozoic Era. It began around 443 million years ago and lasted for 26 million years. , The Silurian is named for an ancient Celtic tribe. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:49:03 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/ordovician_period.html The Ordovician Period is the second period of the Paleozoic Era. The Ordovician Period began about 490 million years ago and lasted for about 47 million years. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:46:37 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. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:43:51 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/precambrian.html The Precambrian time is made up of the Archaen and Proterozoic Eras. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:40:16 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. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:26:50 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. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:50:50 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/geologic_time_line.html The purpose of this geologic time line is to help you easily find in-depth information on eons, eras, and periods of earths history. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:40:53 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. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:36:24 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/ammonites.html The rise and fall of the ammonites. From the early Devonian Period to the end of the Cretaceous these cephalopods thrived for over 300 million years. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:24:54 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. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:15:55 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/what_is_a_fossil.html What is a fossil? Simply put, a fossil is the remains or evidence of any creature that once lived on the Earth. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:11:30 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/activities_for_kids.html This is a collection of earth science activities for kids.This page contains wordsearch and crossword puzzles with earth science themes. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:05:48 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. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:17:55 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. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:31:29 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/megalodon.html Megalodon has to be the biggest fish story of all time. Just how big was this ancient shark? Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:30:42 GMT 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. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:29:42 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. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:47:25 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. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:58:13 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/index.html An educational resource providing information on fossils, geologic history and earth science. Topics include fossil formation, geologic time, earth science lesson plans, and activities for kids. Wed, 28 May 2008 08:45:02 GMT http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/devonian_period.html The Devonian Period lasted from 417 million years ago to 354 million years ago. It is named for Devon, England where the old red sandstone of the Devonian period was first studied. Fri, 16 May 2008 06:56:37 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/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/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_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/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/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_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_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