Professional Development Resources
Essential Science for K-6 Teachers: Earth/Space Science
Online Video From PBS
Dragonfly TV
Real Scientists: Paleontologist
Dinosaurs
Curriculum Resources
Fossils and Rocks
This unit of study for grade four integrates earth science and life science as students gain an understanding of the processes of rock formation and study fossils to learn more about geologic time.
Fossils - 3-5 Lesson Plan
Students will understand what can be learned from fossils and in doing so, realize the difference between fact and theory (idea). They will also gain a general understanding of how fossils are formed.
What is a Fossil - K-4
In this activity from the American Museum of Natural History, students learn to distinguish between body and trace fossils. You might also want to use these handouts from the Museum on body and trace fossils. Note: These are PDF files.
Mud Fossils
This teaching packet for Grades 1-3 from the US Geological Survey includes background information for the teacher and a lesson plan and extensions for students.
How Do Scientists Find Fossils?
In this lesson plan for grades 3-5 from National Geographic, students learn about the process by which paleontologists locate, excavate, and study dinosaurs.
Making Fossil Casts
In this activity from grades 1-3 from the Badlands National Park , students create a fossil mold and cast. |
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Web Resources
 Ology 
Learn all about marine biology, genetics, biodiversity, paleontology, astronomy, archaeology, and Einstein at this site from the American Museum of Natural History. You'll find loads of information, games, and activities.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Dinosaurs
This site from the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has loads of information about dinosaurs and fossils and includes a virtual dinosaur dig, a virtual tour of their dinosaur exhibit, and an interactive tree of life.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Fossil Mysteries
Wow! This site from the San Diego Natural History Museum features a ton of educational resources including geologic timelines, a fossil field guide, games, reading lists, and online activities. Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Elementary/Middle Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No
Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries
This site from the American Museum of Natural History, New York looks at how new dinosaur fossils and advances in technology are changing what we know about dinosaurs. The teacher section includes a wealth of materials from the classroom. Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Elementary/Middle Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No
Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Creatures
This site has dinosaur images and information. You can view dinosaurs by name, timeline, country in which their fossils were found, or body shape in the Dino Directory, take a dinosaur quiz, view dinosaur videos, and more at this site from the Natural History Science Museum in London.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes
River of Death and Discovery
View a movie on the fate of a dinosaur herd whose fossils were found in Alberta Canada, learn about the forensic study of fossils, learn more about dinosaurs and theories of extinction and lots more at this site from the Dinosaur Centre. You will also find coloring sheets, worksheets, and activites for kids.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No
ZOOM Dinosaurs
If you are looking for dinosaur coloring sheets, handouts, information, and more, check out this site from Enchanted Learning.
Intended Audience: Students/Teachers Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No
Dino Don's Dinosaur World
This site from Don Lessem features dinosaur information, videos, activities, a dinosaur dictionary, and loads more.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Prehistoric World
You'll find lots of information about prehistoric life and geology at this site from National Geographic. You can click though a prehistoric timeline and look at pictures, read articles, and lot more.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Varies Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Prehistoric Life
Learn how dinosaurs lived and died at this site from the BBC. You can play games, get the latest dinosaur news, and lots more.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes
Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum
This site from the Department of Earth Sciences, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada has online exhibits that look at fossil fish, fantastic fossil finds, and dinosaurs.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Life of a Vertabrate Fossil
Learn more aobut what a fossil is and what a paleontologist does with this animated presentation from the Smithsonian National History Museum.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No
Fossils for Kids
This site for kids has fossil information, and links to fossil sites. Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No
More Links: NHPTV Classroom Internet Library: Paleontology
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