FOSSIL CONNECTIONS

Bringing together educators and scientists.


A collaborative project brought to you byPaleontological Research Institution | The Paleontological Society | Society of Vertebrate Paleontology

About Us

From the fossils to climate to people, everything is connected by the story of life on Earth! Fossil Connections is a collaborative project created to provide educators with the resources needed to share the story of life with their learners!

Partner Organizations


Paleontological Research Institution

The Paleontological Research Institution is a national leader in Earth systems science education programming. We offer a diversity of programs and resources on Earth and environmental sciences, including climate change and energy, paleontology and Earth science, evolution and biodiversity, and conservation of natural environments.

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The Paleontological Society

TextThe Paleontological Society is an international nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the advancement of the science of paleontology: invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology, micropaleontology, and paleobotany. The Society has several membership categories, including regular, student, and retired. Members, representing 40 countries, consist of professional paleontologists, academicians, science editors, earth-science teachers, museum specialists, and undergraduate and graduate students and post doctoral scholars, as well as avocational paleontologists.

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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology

The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology is a diverse organization of scientists, students, artists, preparators, advocates, writers and scholars across the globe.

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Resources for Educators

Fossil Connections brings together some of the best educational resources for educators to teach paleontology and related sciences in their classrooms.

Highlighted Resources

Paleontological Research Institution
- Digital Atlas of Life
- Earth at Home
- Teacher Friendly Guide to Climate Change
- Teacher Friendly Guides to Earth Science
- More resources available on the PRI website
Paleontological Society
- A Guide to Outreach: Engaging the Public with Paleontology
- Palaeocast Podcast
- Fossil Friday Chats Livestream
- More resources available on the PS website

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