Recent BLog Posts
Working with Local Teachers to Improve Exhibits and Programs
By Stephanie Lukowski The Ice Age Discovery Center (IADC) is a small museum located in the mountain community of Snowmass Village, Colorado. The main focus of the museum is the significant fossil discovery that was uncovered in 2010 and 2011 during the construction of a reservoir for the town. Through the course of the excavation Read more about Working with Local Teachers to Improve Exhibits and Programs[…]
Teaching Paleontology to Primary Students in Brazil
By Dhiego Cunha da Silva Unlike North or South American countries, such as Argentina, the “Paleontology culture” in Brazil it is in its developmental process. We do not have many Natural Museums around the country and because of it expositions about Paleontology are poor. Almost all museums or research institutions belong to the government and funding Read more about Teaching Paleontology to Primary Students in Brazil[…]
Round Table Discussion 11 April 2018
Topics Covered: Accessibility and advocacy for students with disabilities; Scientific writing and the challenges of teaching how science really “works”; Reaching different age groups, including the indomitable 3-5-year-olds; Digital technology and its ability to make science accessible, as long as there is internet (what to do if there isn’t? how do we reach students in Read more about Round Table Discussion 11 April 2018[…]
Welcome to Paleontology Education!
We started as a Facebook group for people who are passionate about paleontology and education. To better serve our community, we’re putting resources from around the world of paleontology in one location. Please feel free to share your experiences and questions with us.