A class of children are gathered around and studying an ichthyosaur skeleton, with a warden pointing out key features.Welcome a Warden into your classroom and we can guarantee the class will have a fun, interactive and memorable experience! 2 hours jam-packed with art, role play, group activities and more! Each child will even get to take a real fossil home – either polishing up a real ammonite or sieving for their very own shark teeth.  

Activities and topics within the session may include:

  • Fossil formation
  • Rock cycle
  • Fossilisation game
  • Mary Anning
  • Fossil folklore
  • Famous fossils of the Jurassic Coast
  • Ichthyosaur murder mystery – the class are the fossil detectives!
  • Drawing creatures from fossil models: how and where did they live?
  • Sieving for sharks teeth
  • Ammonite polishing – always a great way to end the session!

To extend your learning, we will leave you with a Fossil Loan Box for 2 weeks, free of charge.

Details:

  • Session time: up to 2 hours classroom session + 2 week free hire of Fossil Loan Box
  • Location: Your classroom
  • Maximum number: up to 35 students per session.
  • Charges: £175 for the 1st session (includes free loan box for 2 weeks & our travel), then £150 for a second session in the day. Payment in full is required at time of booking.
  • Booking: For all enquiries please contact us.