Fossil Excavation in Rock Cross-Section
6+
Classic
Recommended materials
colored pencils
felt-tip pens
This is how it could look
Archaeological dig scene: shown as cross-section of rock cliff face, revealing geological layers like cut cake — each layer different colour and age. Animal palaeontologists working at different levels. Top layer (most recent, brown): small animal brushing away sediment to reveal large ammonite. Middle layer (red-orange volcanic rock): fox scientist has found imprint of prehistoric fish, photographing it. Lower layer (ancient grey): elderly tortoise scientist carefully extracting small dinosaur bone with fine tools. Between layers: visible differences in rock type. Fossils found carefully labelled and placed on specimen trays.
