How Do You Make A Fossil Kit?
Fossil kits are a great learning tool for kids of all ages. Well-preserved sharks teeth, plant life and sea creatures can spark the imagination of children and inspire them to learn more about science. Although fossil kits are readily available for purchase, putting one together yourself gives you more control over what fossils are included and what additional materials are offered. Gather fossils. You can get simple fossils like sharks teeth or trilobites at science stores, rock stores and online sources and can often find odd dinosaur bones, ammonites and fossilized plants at shops such as The Discovery Store or on eBay. Depending on the age of the kit recipient, you can include many inexpensive fossils to enhance the fun. For an older person you can include a larger more impressive collection of fossils. Include sand. Sand gives the user the feel and idea of digging for fossils like a real paleontologist might. Lay the fossils into a wooden box and then cover with sand so that littl
