Fossil workshops and more
WORKSHOPS
Intro to FossilsWalking, Swimming, Flying
ABOUT US
Hands-on LearningLearning ObjectivesThe Facilitator
Workshops
Learn about ancient life with this hands-on workshop with real fossils.
A three-part workshop series about ancient animals of the land, sea and air.
Watch parts of Intro to Fossils
Don’t be saur if you get it wrong (Video 1)
Can you guess the identity of the mystery item Marlowe is holding?
Options include:
- Crocodile tooth
- Rusted railway spike
- Dinosaur tooth
A sharp-looking specimen (Video 2)
Have we got a quandary for you! Marlowe shows another object of mystery. Can you tell what it is?
Options include:
- Fossil shark tooth
- Fossil dinosaur tooth
- Fossil lizard claw
This piece of palaeo is pretty sweet (Video 3)
This hugely fascinating object defies easy identification.
Options include:
- Piece of old candy
- Fossilized honey comb
- Fossil Mammoth tooth
Products
Good or Bad Hair Day Dinosaurs T-shirts
Our first product! Cute, funny and informative, this t-shirt is great for those who know about Amargasaurus and Bajadasaurus or those who’d like to learn more. Available in black or white in lots of styles.
About us
Hands-on Learning
Put down the iPad and bring your 4-12 year-old child to a non-digital, hands-on fossil frenzy of dinosaur learning. There is no substitute for the experience of touching, smelling (tasting not recommended) and talking about the real thing in person.
On top of that, they’ll be doing it in a fun social setting with their peers and a enthusiastic dinosaur expert (who’ll answer all those burning dinosaur questions). The fossils are real, but we won’t tell you what they are; it’s up to the kids to figure it out!
Learning Objectives
1. ENTERTAINMENT AND FUN
We aim to provide an immersive and fun experience, even for those who’ve not expressed interest.
2. LEARN
Students will learn these broad concepts in the natural sciences:
- Fossilization and geology
- Basic rules for identifying fossils
- Evolution and extinction
- Mind-blowing facts about specific extinct animals and how we’re connected to them today
- Where to find living dinosaurs
3. PHYSICALLY INTERACT WITH OBJECTS AND SOCIALIZE
Afford students the opportunity to pick up and appraise real but mysterious fossils together in a structured environment free of digital screens or interfaces.
4. SPARK INTEREST TO KEEP LEARNING
Amaze students, encouraging further learning and provide additional resources to keep going.
The Facilitator
My name is Marlowe Andreyko and I’ve been studying natural history since I was small. With a BA in Anthropology and Diploma in Natural Science (biology) and experience in educating thousands of children and adults with real fossils — it would be a pleasure to deliver a workshop to your organization. Ask me anything!
Clients
“Nothing but rave reviews for Dinobites. The turnout was great, and everyone really enjoyed it.”
— Robertson House, Toronto