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Make Your Own Fossil

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Science fair project - Make Your Own Fossil
Have you ever wanted to make something that lived millions of years ago? Now you can! With this science project, you can make your own fossil using plaster of paris, sea shells, leaves, water, and petroleum jelly.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that you can make a fossil using plaster of paris, sea shells, leaves, water, and petroleum jelly.

Method & Materials

You will mix plaster of paris and water, spread it on cardboard, coat a leaf with petroleum jelly, and press it into the plaster. Allow the plaster to dry and then remove the leaf to reveal your fossil.
You will need plaster of paris, sea shells, leaves, water, cardboard, and petroleum jelly.

Results

After completing this project, you will have a unique fossil that you made yourself. You will have a better understanding of how fossils form and the special conditions needed for them to form.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting and unique because it allows you to make something that lived millions of years ago.

Also Consider

Experiment variations to consider include using different types of leaves or sea shells, or using different types of plaster.

Learn more

You can find additional information and details for this science project here. Have fun exploring!

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