LEARN ABOUT FOSSILS WITH AN AWESOME DINO DIG
FOSSILS FOR KIDS
Get creative with a homemade dinosaur dig, the kids will be eager to explore! Find the hidden dinosaur fossils, one of many fun dinosaur activities for kids. Our science activities are designed with you, the parent or teacher, in mind. Easy to set up, quick to do, most activities will take only 15 to 30 minutes to complete and are heaps of fun. Plus, our supplies lists usually contain only free or cheap materials you can source from home. Find out how to make your own dinosaur fossils below with our step by step guide. Learn about how fossils are formed and then get into your own dinosaur dig. Let’s get started!HOW ARE FOSSILS FORMED?
Most fossils are formed when a plant or animal dies in a watery environment and then is rapidly buried in mud and silt. The soft parts of the plants and animals break down leaving the hard bones or shells behind. Over time, small particles called sediment build up over the top and harden into rock. These clues of the remains of these animals and plants are preserved for scientists to find thousands of years later. These type of fossils are called body fossils. Sometimes only the activity of the plants and animals are left behind. These types of fossil are called trace fossils. Think about footprints, burrows, trails, food remains etc. ALSO CHECK OUT: Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils Some other ways fossilization can happen is through rapid freezing, being preserved in amber (the resin of trees), drying, cast and molds and being compacted.Looking for easy to print activities?Â
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DINO DIG ACTIVITY
YOU WILL NEED:
- Baking soda
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Coffee Grounds (optional)
- Plastic dinosaurs
- Kids tools
- Oven-safe container
HOW TO MAKE FOSSILS STEP BY STEP
STEP 1. Mix 1 cup corn starch and ½ cup baking soda together. Optional – mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds for color.Looking for easy to print activities?Â
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