Paleontology

Geological Time Scale

Earth's history is divided into eons, eras, periods, and epochs. Each marks major changes in life or geology.

Woolly Mammoths

Discover Woolly Mammoths as a core part of Paleontology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Make a Fossil Cast

Discover Make a Fossil Cast as a core part of Paleontology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Fossils — How They Form

Fossils are rare. Most organisms decay completely. Special conditions are needed for fossilization.

Giant Sloths

Discover Giant Sloths as a core part of Paleontology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Digging for Fossils

Discover Digging for Fossils as a core part of Paleontology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Sand Dig Project

Discover Sand Dig Project as a core part of Paleontology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Meet the Dinosaurs

Discover Meet the Dinosaurs as a core part of Paleontology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.