How Do You Make A Fossil Model?
Making fossil models is a fairly simple project that will help your students or children understand the fossilization process. Impression fossils occur when the exterior of a plant or animal is preserved in stone after being buried beneath earth and sediment. Although the fossilization process normally takes many years when it occurs in nature, by following a few easy steps you’ll be able to demonstrate how fossils are made in just a few short hours. Place the plaster of Paris into a mixing bowl and slowly add water. Stop when the plaster of Paris is creamy and thick. If you are working with young children, you may want to complete this step by yourself in order to avoid a mess or mixtures that are too runny. Pour the plaster of Paris into an old plastic container or aluminum pie tin. The plaster of Paris should not fill the container completely but should at least reach the halfway point of the container. Coat a leaf, shell or feather with Vaseline and place it firmly and gently into
