Science Fossils
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PBS Eons
PBS science videos about the history of life on Earth, evolution, fossils, ancient animals, and deep time.
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AMNH Discovery Room
A hands-on American Museum of Natural History learning space where children can explore animals, fossils, minerals, and earth science through guided and drop-in activities.
Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals
Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals at the New York State Museum combines fossils, a fossil dig, and an augmented-reality sandbox to explore how mammals evolved after the age of dinosaurs.
USGS Trek Through Time Activities for Kids
USGS Trek Through Time activities invite children to explore Earth history, fossils, geology, and changing landscapes through guided learning activities.
Rutgers Geology Museum Virtual Programming
Rutgers Geology Museum Virtual Programming includes Ask a Geologist sessions and virtual mineral and fossil patch tours for elementary learners and families.
Texas Science & Natural History Museum
The Texas Science & Natural History Museum at the University of Texas at Austin connects families with fossils, astronomy, biodiversity, and hands-on natural-history exhibits and programs.
Peterborough Museum Learning Resources
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery offers free online and downloadable resources spanning Roman coins and pottery, historic toys, Windrush history, geology and fossils, videos, and hands-on activities.
Royal Tyrrell Museum Distance Learning
Interactive dinosaur, fossil, geology, and Earth science programs for schools, homeschoolers, and families from the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
CU Museum Discovery Corner
Discovery Corner is a hands-on children’s exhibit at CU Museum where young visitors can investigate fossils, Colorado animals, bones, artifacts, puzzles, puppets, and books.
South Australian Museum Discovery Centre
The Discovery Centre is a hands-on museum learning space where families can explore fossils, specimens, microscopes, and science activities.
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