The work of a palaeontologist

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Introduction

Find out about the work of a palaeontologist.

dinosaur skull

Fossil skull

Explore

Explore the following resource, Robert Jones Masterclass1. Now practise being a palaeontologist with this Virtual dig2 and fossil jigsaw.

Your task

Choose one of the tasks to present information under the following headings.

  • The work of a palaeontologist

  • How fossils are formed

  • The tools of a palaeontologist

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Create a brochure using Microsoft Word or Publisher brochure templates.

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Use Microsoft OneNote to present information to the class.

Syllabus links | Feedback | Teaching notes (.doc 122kB)

Links

  1. http://lrrpublic.cli.det.nsw.edu.au/lrrSecure/Cli/Download.aspx?resID=8116&v=1&preview=true
  2. http://paleobiology.si.edu/dinosaurs/interactives/dig/dinodig.html