Geology

Showcase of Nova Scotia Fossils and Geology 

The Showcase of Nova Scotia Fossils and Geology video series has been developed for grade twelve students, featuring interviews and presentations from international palaeontologists who have studied the fossils and geology of the province.  

These resources can assist students and teachers interested in learning about the geology, fossils and minerals of Nova Scotia.

​Education Questions and Support

Joggins Fossil Cliffs

UNESCO World Heritage Site

jogginsfossilcliffs.net/education/

Dr. Jade Atkins, Palaeontology Curator curator@jogginsfossilcliffs.net

Carlos Serratos, Educ. Programs    education@jogginsfossilcliffs.net

 

Fundy Geological Museum                   

Jurassic Dinosaurs and Gems

fundygeological.novascotia.ca

Danielle Serratos, Director/Curator   danielle.serratos@novascotia.ca

Regan Maloney, Educ. Programs     regan.maloney@novascotia.ca

 

Museum of Natural History   

https://naturalhistory.novascotia.ca/teachers

Dr. Tim Fedak, Curator of Geology (NSM) tim.fedak@novascotia.ca 

Elizabeth Spence, Educ. Programs    elizabeth.spence@novascotia.ca

 

Local Learning Resources

The Last Billion Years - Book

nimbus.ca/store/the-last-billion-years.html

Pebble Guide – Atlantic Geoscience Society (free)

ags.earthsciences.dal.ca/TransferFolder/NSPebbles2.pdf

Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre – Video series

mikmaweydebert.ca/home/ancestors-live-here/

Nova Scotia Geoheritage Virtual Tour

novascotia.ca/natr/meb/geoheritage-resources/geoheritage-virtual-tour.asp

 

National Learning Resources

Four Billion Years and Counting – CFES book.

fbycbook.com/home

Mining Matters – Education Resources

miningmatters.ca/resources

Canadian Geographic Education – Learning Plans

cangeoeducation.ca/resources/learning_centre/lesson_plans.asp

Climate Exploration – Lessons

resources4rethinking.ca/media/climate-change-resources.pdf

 

Download the PDF of links

2020 Geology Resources for Learners and Teachers (PDF)