Experiment 3 Plus: Teacher Notes
Fossil Survey of Local Area
Introduction:
Using the BP Educational Services Fossil Samples Kit with accompanying Teacher’s Notes and the websites
listed below, students will research different types of fossils before carrying out a fossil survey of their local
area.
Materials:
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BP Educational Services Fossil Samples Kit
Additional copies of the Primary and Secondary Fossil Samples Teacher’s Notes can be downloaded free
from the BP Educational Service website. Registration on the website is required.
Web Links:
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Scottish Natural Heritage: The Scottish Fossil Code: A downloadable resource full of information on
Scotland’s fossil heritage, collection best practice, fossil identification and museum collections
throughout Scotland.
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Scottish Geology: this website covers a range of topics on Scotland’s geodiversity.
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British Geological Survey: lots of information on the major fossil groups.
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BBC Nature: range of fossil video clips as part of their prehistoric life series.
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Natural History Museum: introductory article on fossil hunting.
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Natural History Museum: Earth Lab Database – locate fossils form various UK locations.
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UK Fossils Network: a commercial geological website with a range of useful articles on fossils.
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Discovering Fossils: useful information on where to locate fossils throughout Scotland.
Eyewitness Oil:
Where Oil Comes From: page 18
Coal and Peat: page 22-23
Oil Traps: page 25
Solid Oil: page 27