Program Description:

Uncover fossils on a paleontological "dinosaur dig." Discuss Cincinnati's world-famous Ordovician fossils. Learn how fossils are formed and make a plaster cast of a fossil for the group to keep. Touchable fossils from dinosaurs such as Allosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Stegosaurus, raptors and many more make this program a junior paleontologist's dream.

Organizations Served: School and After-School

Program Provider: Cincinnati Museum Center
Grade Level: c) 1st Grade, d) 2nd Grade, e) 3rd Grade, f) 4th Grade

How much does the program cost? $145

Program Provider Website: http://www.cincymuseum.org/educators
Contact Person Name: Karen Venetian
Contact Person Phone: 513-287-7000 x7204
Contact Person Email: kvenetian@cincymuseum.org
Subject Matter: Geology/Fossils

Program Length: 1 hour
Maximum Number of Students: 30
Days Offered: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times Offered: Flexible
State Content Standards Met: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana
Venue Needed: Classroom
Region: Greater Cincinnati Area

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