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Information on the fossil pages of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History's Learning Zone
Fossils are some of the most fascinating objects in nature, but what exactly can they tell us? Find out more by following the link below!
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Learn more about different types of fossil
There are two different types of fossils: body fossils and trace fossils. Do you know the difference? Click on the link below to find out more!
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Saturday Science Club - Fantastic Fossils
Become an explorer and discover buried bones, excavate fossilised teeth and create your own fossil to take home. A great ...
Podcasts and videos from the Pitt Rivers Museum
Over at the Pitt Channel, you can explore all of the multimedia offerings that Pitt Rivers Museum has for you. You can look at their videos on their vimeo channel, including talks, video displays about the exhibits, and footage from special events, such as their Day of the Dead event where they explored...
Learn more about the history of life
Life has a pretty long and complex history, as you might imagine, and in the grand scale of things humans haven't been around for very long at all! Take a look at the link below to get some perspective on how long life has been around.
Learn more about the displays at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History
What do the Iguanodon, Alice in Wonderland, and a dodo have in common? You can find them all in the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, of course!
Read on to find out more about the treasures found within the museum.
A geological map of the UK
Britain is made up of rocks of many different ages - what types of rocks and fossils will you find in the area you live in? Follow the link below to find out!
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Learn more about how fossils form
Fossils can be beautiful, but do you know how they form? It requires a very specific set of conditions - take a look at the link below to find out what they are.
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Learn more about fossils
People have been finding fossils in rocks for thousands of years, but until very recently they didn't understand what they were. Do you know what a fossil is? Follow this link to find out!
Information on what the Oxford University Museum of Natural History can offer to schools and teachers of KS3
The Oxford University Museum of Natural History provides lots of activities appropriate for Key Stage 3 students and teachers. From online image galleries and quizzes to regular educational sessions in the museum, there are some invaluable resources here so check them out!
