Definitions DefinitionsPaleontology is the study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, as represented by the fossils of plants, animals), and other organisms. (The study of early man is usually called paleo-anthropology, but we will include man here.)
Questions you might consider:
What serves as evidence in your science area? TO DO:
1.) Locate, draw or photograph and describe a few of the oldest artifacts from your area.
Where they were found?
Who dug them up?
From when do they date?
How do they fit into the history of their area?
2.) Place these on the class and GL timelines.
3.) Compare what was occurring at your area at 10 million years BC, making entries in the time line, with other classes
Locations of possible local experts and artifacts (e.g. institutions) who can help your research:Museums – college or university museums, historical museums, national and international natural history museums.
Internet search words: paleontology - your area - artifacts - era in history - education - time line
Russian
Moscow Metro
Ammonites and much much more embedded in the marble used to wall the Moscow Metro
English
San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Mysteries
Timeline and prehistoric animals,
Fossils and Fossil Collecting
Practical site including information on fossil collection and car
Childrens' Museum
Geological time line with fossil artifacts
Natural History MuseumIncludes an extensive database of fossils
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