
Explore Fossils: An Overview of Paleontology Event
Dive into the world of fossils with this detailed overview featuring identification methods, taxonomic classifications, preservation modes, and more. Learn how the event is run and what participants need to bring. Access valuable resources to enhance your knowledge in paleontology.
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Fossils Ariel Anchanattu
Overview I. II. Ways Event could be Run III. Parameters Content
Content Overview - - - - - - - Identify Fossils on 2025 list, taxonomic classifications Modes of preservation Age of Fossils Geologic Time Scale Environments Ecologic role/trophic levels Evolutionary Trends For detailed overview we can refer to the 2025 Rules!
Ways event could be run - Expect to be run as a station format. - Task oriented activities that emphasize paleontologic applications - Teams may not return to stations once finished but can continue working on that station Can also be run as a test format station format. -
Parameters Participants can bring: Participants can bring: 1 Magnifying Glass 1 Three Ring Binder of any size Must be attached using the rings Material CANNOT be removed except for 2025 Fossil List 1 Commercially Produced Field Guide 1 Copy of 2025 Fossil List (can be annotated) Cannot bring own samples/specimens
Resources - https://scioly.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page (for baseline level knowledge you should definitely know more though) https://scioly.org/wiki/index.php/Scioly.org:Test_Exchange (past invitational tests) https://socalscioly.org/?tab=tournaments&page=invitationals (list of invitationals) - -