The document provides instructions for students to make fossils using various materials like paper mache, play dough, or plaster of paris. It explains that paper mache fossils can be made using balloons, paste, newspapers/magazines and paint. Play dough fossils should be small in scale since only a small amount is provided, and additional supplies can be used. Plaster of paris fossils involve pressing modeling clay into a mold, adding vaseline, and pouring the plaster into the mold to set. Students are instructed to decide with a partner what type of fossil and material to use.

1. The Fossils are
coming!
So, just what are your options???

2. Paper Mache
• You can make your fossil out of paper mache.
• You need:
– balloons (optional) to create a shape,
– paste,
– newspapers/ magazines,
– paint.
• This should not be big as you only have 1 period to make it. It should be
to scale.

3. Play Dough
• You can shape your fossil out of play dough.
• There is only a small amount of play dough, so plan wisely.
• You can supplement with your own supplies if you wish.
• Dry out the dough (overnight).
• Paint your fossil.
• N.B. If there is enough modeling clay, you can shape your fossil with this
also.

4. Plaster of Paris
• You flatten modelling clay (provided).
• Press your fossil into the modelling clay to make a mold.
• Put vaseline or spay around your mold.
• Pour Plaster of Paris into the mold.
• Allow to set.
• Paint your fossil (optional).

5. Decide with your partner:
1) What kind of fossil you want to
make.
2) What are you going to make it
from.
3)… Now it’s time to get planning…
Have fun!