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DIY Fossils with Emily Wild, Chemistry, Geosciences, and Environmental Studies Librarian

Join Emily Wild, Chemistry, Geosciences, and Environmental Studies Librarian as she demonstrates several methods of making and mining fossils at home. DO try this at home! There are three activities to choose from. All you need is…

Activity 1, Fossils
Supplies –
Mixing bowl
1 cup salt
1 cup flour
1/2 cup warm water
Mini toy dinosaurs, shells, and (or) toothpicks
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Oven
Paint and paintbrush (optional)
Sand (optional)

Activity 2, Fossils
Supplies –
Printer and paper (I will send out the 2 pages that will need to be printed)
Scissors
Glue

Activity 3, Mining
Supplies –
Chocolate chip cookies or oatmeal raisin cookies
Toothpicks
Plates

Date:
Friday, May 7, 2021
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Audience:
  Member of the Public     Princeton Staff     Princeton Student  
Categories:
  Making  
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