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
A 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
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.
Mining Matters – Education Resources
Canadian Geographic Education – Learning Plans
cangeoeducation.ca/resources/learning_centre/lesson_plans.asp
Climate Exploration – Lessons
resources4rethinking.ca/media/climate-change-resources.pdf