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Bluff Country Fossils

Fossil Hunting in Southeast Minnesota

Paleontology

pa·le·on·tol·o·gy

noun \ˌpā-lē-ˌän-ˈtä-lə-jē, -ən-,

A science dealing with the life of past geological periods as known from fossil remains.

FOSSIL HUNTING is a wonderful, low cost, activity to have FUN with children

and encourage EXPLORATION & SCIENTIFIC INTEREST!

Even at 2 & 3 years old, kids can have fun fossil hunting, and just picking up pretty rocks! Consider creating a child’s fossil pack, be sure to pack some water, snacks or a picnic lunch

are always welcome, take a short drive into the country and you have a great day ahead of you! Fossil hunting combines an outdoor physical adventure with reading, writing, math,

geography, history, map reading, and the sciences of paleontology, geology, and biology;

and you can even craft and make jewelry from your finds!

All of these build a child’s self-esteem, interest and knowledge!

And who knows, you may discover a unique species of creature and have it named after you! Beginner’s luck, you know!

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A very simple 650 million year timeline.

http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_activities.html

Lesson Plans/Worksheets

Downloadable Word Search Puzzles * Coloring Pages

Pretty much a one stop shop for kids, fossils, activities.

http://www.fossilsforkids.com/

Great kids’ site, not for teachers.