Cores for Kids
Iceberg of Antarctica Book
Inspired by Expedition 382, Iceberg Alley, Iceberg of Antarctica follows an iceberg’s formation and journey from snowfall, to ice stream…
Finding Fossils: A Biostratigraphy Activity
The aim of this exercise is to show students how we determine the age of a sediment sample on board…
Microfossils in Blake’s Nose
Embroidering Microfossils
This pdf provides templates for many microfossils, however, there are hundreds of types not included here. You can find more…
Microfossil knitting patterns
These knitted patterns help to provide students and educators an example of what a microfossil looks like on a tangible…
Tahitian Sea Level Change Core (IODP 310)
The two 30cm replicas of 310-20A-22R-2 display coral sandstone and massive coral (Porites) in growth position with interbedded microbiolites (organosedimentary…
Cretaceous Impact Kit (ODP 171B)
General Introduction Cretaceous Impact Kit: Introduce the JOIDES Resolution research vessel and scientific ocean drilling Demonstrate how cores and sediment…
Science Picture Explorations
These mini-lessons are designed to introduce young children to and encourage exploration of a variety of subjects related to the…