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Last updated on March 22, 2024

BC Fossil Educational Kits Now Available for Classroom Use! Sharing Natural Heritage and Earth Science in BC Schools.

This page hosts digital supporting materials that accompany a physical teaching kit called “BC Fossil Educational Kit” created by the BC Fossil Management Office – Heritage Branch, with the help of partner organizations. The digital supplementary materials are also available for teachers who may not have access to the physical kit.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

Project Introduction

Fossils tell a million stories. British Columbia has amazing fossils, the evidence of past life forms. Fossils are scientifically valuable and have a natural heritage value as a record of Earth’s biodiversity. These values, and fossils’ value to education, are showcased in the BC Fossils Educational Kit. The study of fossils, called paleontology, seeks to understand the natural world, and changes through deep geological time. This teaching kit is intended to help spark that fascination about the past.

Paleontology is not a narrow field – it bridges STEM (STEAM) fields – science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Fossils provide a tangible and creative way to make interdisciplinary connections. Studying fossils is relevant to topics of broader societal interest such as climate change, biodiversity, extinction, and evolution.

The educational materials and activities available are for Grades K to 8 but could be extended to high school level.  They are linked with a list of B.C.’s curriculum content and competencies.

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Feedback, Comments and Questions

To submit feedback, comments or questions, please contract the BC Fossil Management Office at Fossil.Management@gov.bc.ca