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Fossils

​Does physical history fascinate you?

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Fossils are a way to see, learn, and speculate who and what was here before us!  Club members have recommended several regional fossil resources, relative subjects and search terms to guide in exploration.

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Subjects relative to fossils:

  • History

    • Archaeology

    • Anthropology

    • Paleontology

    • Social Studies

  • Science

    • Biology

      • Paleobiology

    • Chemistry

      • Organic Chemistry

    • Earth Science

      • Geology

      • Mineralogy

    • Forensic Science

  • Art

    • Lapidary Art

    • Fabrication

    • Sculpture

    • Photography

    • Graphic Design

  • Technology

    • 3D Modeling

    • Cartography

Key search terms:

  • fossil

  • amber

  • ammolite

  • dendritic quartz

  • dinosaur bone

  • petrified wood

  • archaeology

  • anthropology

  • paleontology

  • paleobiology

  • carbon dating

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Tools for fossil prospecting:​

  • rock pick hammer

  • chisel set

  • shovel

  • gloves

  • safety glasses

  • loupe (or microscope)

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Careers involved with fossils:

  • archaeologist

  • anthropologist

  • paleontologist

  • biologist

  • chemist

  • geologist

  • mineralogist

  • forensic scientist

  • teacher

  • historian

  • museum curator

  • lapidary artist

  • fabrication artist

  • sculptor

  • photographer

  • graphic designer

  • 3D model maker

  • salesperson

Resource

Education

Fossil

Organizations

  • Dry Dredgers​

    • “The oldest, continuously-operating fossil club in North America.”

  • AMFS Clubs per State

    • If you’re not in the Pittsburgh, PA region, find a fossil/mineral club near you!

  • EFMLS Clubs by Map

    • If you’re not in the Pittsburgh, PA region, find a mineral club near you (in the Eastern USA Region)!

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