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Claudia Mann is a Montessori teacher with 20 years of classroom experience. She is a teacher trainer and has served as a field consultant in Montessori schools through out the U.S. She is also a primary contributor to http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com. an educational web site devoted to fossils and geologic time.
Fossis-facts-and-finds.com provides information on fossils, geologic time, and earth science topics for teachers, students, and fossil enthusiasts. You will also find lesson plans, teaching materials, and activities for kids. Sort By: Date | Popularity
 Teaching History - Alternatives to Traditional MethodsI learned history in a traditional school program. We studied California history in the fourth grade and US history in the fifth grade and, in general, history was organized and presented by geography in expanding circles.
When I was taking courses in the history of Western Civilizations in college I found... Amazonite - Extraordinary FeldsparAmazonite has a soft green to blue green color, often with thin white streaks interlacing the green. It forms blocky prismatic or tabular crystals with angles that are not quite ninety degrees. Because of its natural beauty it is used to make jewelry and other ornamental objects. Amazonite has a... What is a Geode?The formation of Geodes takes place over millions of years and involves several different geological processes.
Hollow Rocks
So, let's start at the beginning: how do you get a hollow rock with lots of sparkling crystals inside? Geodes start their lives as a hollow bubble inside a layer of rock. The bubble... The Triassic Period a Time of TransitionThe Triassic Period begins the Mesozoic Era. The mass extinction event at the end of the Permian period ended 90% of the species on earth at that time. The plants and animals that survived would repopulate the planet.
The Age of Reptiles
The Mesozoic Era is called the Age of Reptiles. But... The Mesozoic EraThe Mesozoic Era begins at the end of the Permian Period. Mass extinction had eliminated most of the species of life that had existed throughout the Paleozoic Era.
The Continents
At end of the Paleozoic Era the land that would become the continents of Europe and Asia crashed into North America. By... Sedimentary RocksSedimentary rocks are classified as clastic, chemical, and organic sedimentary rocks.
The rocks in each group form by completely different processes.
Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed from sediment. Sediments are tiny broken bits and pieces of rock that settle out of air or water.
Weathering
All rocks are subject to weathering. Weathering... The Paleozoic EraThe Paleozoic Era is seen in the fossil record as an explosion of life forms. The Cambrian Period marks the beginning of an era with thousands of new life forms in the ancient seas. Prior to the Cambrian period fossils are extremely rare but after about 540 million years ago... Igneous RocksIgneous...ignite! And that's just what happens when igneous rocks form. Fiercely hot molten rock from deep inside the earth pushes its way out and lights everything in its path on fire. As the firey liquid cools, it forms igneous rocks.
Rock types are organized, or classified, according to how the rock... Spinosaurus The Sailback CarnosaurJurassic Park 3 made Spinosaurus famous: Spinosaur was the ferocious star of the film! But we all know that films take great liberty with the truth, so let's see what paleontologists can tell us about the real Spinosaur.
How Big Is Big?
How huge? Scientist estimate spinosaurus to be 40 to 56... Fossils - Hot Trends In Home DecorThere is a growing trend in interior decorating. Fossils are showing up in homes and offices in the U.S. and around the world. Large display fossil pieces, tile inlays, and table ware are just a few ways that fossils are being used in home decorating.
At the recent Denver Fossil, Gem,...
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