A Paleontologist is a scientist who studies the fossils of animals, plants, and other organisms from prehistoric times.  Do you know how Paleontologists find dinosaur fossils?

They have to carefully remove the fossils that are buried deep in the ground.  Many times this requires very delicate tools, like a brush. The Paleontologist brushes the dirt away from the fossil, until it is free from the ground. You can create your own archaeological dig at home!

Materials:

-Toy dinosaurs or any other “fossil” you would like to use

-Paint Brush

Directions:

1) Bury the artifacts just below some sand or dirt.

2) Carefully brush the dirt away from the artifact, just like a Paleontologist.