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The Science Behind Paleontology - Spring 2006

Kellogg Environmental Center

Center for Environmental Research Education

A Five Week for students Grades 7-10

Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Dates: May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 and May 30, 2006

Fee for program: $100 Includes all transportation and fees to all sites (NY Field Trip not included).

Facilitator and Instructor: Alberto F. Mimo

Program Description:

This special paleontology program will introduce student’s grades 7-10 to the science behind the work in paleontology.

During five afternoons students will learn how scientists study fossils by using sophisticated methods and techniques which includes:  mathematical models, study of tracts, collection of samples from bogs to prepare microfossil specimens, use of tools to uncover fossils from the rocks, forensic science, animal behavior, and much more.

Syllabus and schedule

May 2: Kellogg Environmental Center, Black Spruce Bog.

  • Paleontology Basics

  • Geology

May 9: Dinosaur State Park.

  • Track research

  • Triassic, trap rock and mathematical models

May 16: Kellogg Environmental Center.

  • Working with microfossils, Paleobotany. 

  • Fossil identification

May 23: Yale Peabody Museum.    

  • Behind the scene tour    

  • Fossil extraction from rocks    

  • Lecture at the Great Hall

May 30: New York Museum of Natural History (All day Field Trip)

  • Open tour and discovery    

  • Use of Drawings and Photography in Paleontology

 

Once in a lifetime opportunity to attend a program that your kids will remember forever!

To register: Send Check Payable to the DEP to the Kellogg Environmental Center

PO Box 435, Derby, CT. 06418 or call (203) 734 2513

 

 

 

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