Fossil Casting (Bilingual)

An unpainted cast of a trilobite fossil next to a painted cast.

Grades 2 – 12
$10 per student
1 hour
Capacity: 15 – 30 students

By using simple chemical reactions, we can create a cast of an original fossil for display. In this popular program, students create a replica of a Museum fossil to take home, complete with details about the fossil's age, and where it was found. Participants also learn how molds and casts are made, and examine real fossils. 


Now available in French / Maintenant disponible en français.


Please Note:

Silicone molds are used in the making of the casts. 

Minimum program fees will be charged for groups of fewer than 15 students.



Curriculum Connections

Grade 3: Science – Physical Changes in Materials

Grade 4: Science – Organism Classification and Functions

Grade 5: Science – Physical Properties of Matter

Grade 6: Science – Physical Change

Grade 7: Science – Heat and Temperature; Planet Earth

Grade 8: Science – Mix and Flow of Matter

Grade 9: Science – Matter and Chemical Change

Grade 10: Science 10 – Energy and Matter in Chemical Changes

Grade 11: Science 20 – Chemical Changes, the Changing Earth; Biology 20 – Ecosystems and Population Change


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