Fossils and Rocks

Unearth the secrets of the past with this hands-on Earth Science kit! Designed for 24 children working in pairs, this Borrow Box provides everything needed to explore fossils and different types of rocks through observation, classification, and modeling. Using real or replica specimens, students will investigate how Earth’s surface changes over time and what fossils can tell us about ancient life.

Includes printed instructions and easy-to-follow video tutorials to guide your group through engaging, standards-aligned activities. Great for classrooms, parties, or enrichment events!

Suggested Grades:
Grades 3–5

TEKS Alignment:

• 3.7(A): Explore the characteristics of natural resources

• 4.7(C): Observe and identify slow changes to Earth’s surface

• 5.7(D): Identify fossils as evidence of past living organisms

• 5.7(B): Recognize properties of different types of soil and rock