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Fossil Discovery Lab

Dinosaur Digs & Prehistoric Science

Excavate fossils, match finds to species, create take-home rubbings, and explore replica teeth, claws, and bones.

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A fossil guide and elementary students examining replica fossils at their school.
Learning connectionsFossils · Paleontology · Prehistoric science
Visit formatSetup requirements confirmed during planning
For your studentsAges, groups, and participation reviewed with your school
Hands-on paleontology

Three ways to investigate prehistoric life.

Students using brushes and magnifiers to uncover fossils in a school dig station.
01

Fossil Dig

Unearth hidden fossils and examine what you discover.

A student creating a fossil rubbing on a Fossil Discovery Lab activity sheet.
02

Matching & Rubbings Lab

Match fossils to species and create a rubbing to take home.

A horned dinosaur skull replica and specimens on the Fossil Discovery Lab touch table.
03

Fossil Touch Table

Get a closer look at realistic teeth, claws, bones, and the tools used to explore them.

The experience

Dig into fossils and prehistoric science.

Bring paleontology out of the textbook and into your school. In Fossil Discovery Lab, a guide leads students through themed stations where they dig, compare, examine, and ask questions about prehistoric life. The experience connects the excitement of a dinosaur dig with fossils and the science behind the discoveries.

What students will do and explore

  • Excavate hidden fossils in the dig station.
  • Match fossils to species and create take-home rubbings.
  • Explore realistic replicas of teeth, claws, and bones.
  • Examine paleontology tools and discuss prehistoric life.
What we bring

A visit with a purpose.

  • A guided fossil excavation activity
  • A matching and rubbing station
  • A fossil touch table with realistic replicas and paleontology tools
  • Materials and school-group planning for the arranged experience

Your proposal confirms the selected program, materials, and visit details.

A fossil guide explaining a replica while children investigate its shape and texture.
Guided discovery

A closer look.
A new question.

A guide helps students look beyond the first discovery.

Compare replica teeth, claws, and bones. Look for patterns, share observations, and ask what these clues can tell us about prehistoric life.

The visit brings the dig station, matching and rubbings, and fossil touch table together in one hands-on school experience.

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A good fit for your school

Plan for your students.

Share your students’ ages or grades, student count, and class groups. We’ll confirm a suitable program format and rotation plan for your school.

Arrival and setup, the overall visit, and each group’s participation are planned separately. Your proposal confirms the schedule.

A quote built around your visit.

Your proposal reflects the selected experience, school location, student groups, schedule, staffing, travel, and setup.

Send the details you have. We’ll review availability and prepare a proposal before you book.

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Questions about your visit?

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Can several classes participate?

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