GeoEduca
GeoEduca is a project developed in partnership with the Educational Department of the Natural History Society of Torres Vedras, being the fusion of the PaleoJunior and PaleoSenior strands. It aims to transmit scientific knowledge in the area of ​​Earth Sciences, through various activities and workshops, adapted to different age groups. From 8 to 80 it is always important to learn, and preferably in a fun way! With this project, teachers will be able to complement their disciplines and help transmit greater knowledge in the areas of Paleontology and Geology in a more practical and experimental way. Ready to learn? Come and see our project!
There are fossils at My School!
Many of the Portuguese buildings have a fossil diversity on their facades ready to be explored! Schools are no exception! At school, by taking several photographs of fossils with the respective scale, you will be able to find and catalog various types of fossils. From there you will be able to draw several conclusions about the fossils observed, such as their paleoenvironments, their shape and their ways of life.
2nd and 3rd cycles basic education | 70 minutes
Find the fossils!
A sandbox is full of undiscovered fossils and with the help of sieves and brushes it will be possible to find several fossil replicas. It's a fun activity in which you can feel like a real paleontologist, trying to unearth your first fossil. But be careful! Not everything is fossils! You need to find out which ones are and which ones aren't, putting them in their respective places!
1st and 2nd cycles basic education | 60 minutes
1st, 2nd and 3rd cycles of basic education | 60 minutes
Mold and counter mold
Among the various types of fossilization are external and internal molding. Do you know how these processes occur in nature? This activity aims to make you understand how fossils are formed through the molding process, simulating how their fossilization process takes place. With the help of plaster and clay, you can create your own “fossils”, understanding how these processes occur naturally.
(R)evolutionizing
Species of animals and plants are not fixed and are constantly changing. This is called evolution! Evolution is the key to understanding the history of life on our planet, since it is through evolution that we understand the changes in life forms over time. Who appeared first? Fish or reptiles? What is the origin of birds? These are some of the answers that we will unveil.
2nd and 3rd cycles of basic education and secondary education | 60 minutes
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Scientific Illustration Workshop
Do you like to draw? Aren't you afraid to embark on a new artistic adventure? This is a drawing experience where basic techniques for scientific illustration of fossils will be covered. With this activity you learn not only to draw, but also to observe the details present in fossils.
2nd and 3rd cycles of basic education and secondary education | 90 minutes
Micropaleontology Workshop
Whenever we talk about fossils and Paleontology, what always comes to mind are dinosaurs, right? But what if we told you that there were many other animals millions of years ago that stayed in its shadow? Many of them even on a microscopic level. With this practical activity you will be able to search for and sort microfossils ranging from dinosaurs to small invertebrates from various Portuguese deposits. With this activity you will be able to learn microfossil preparation techniques and interpret past paleoenvironments.
2nd and 3rd cycles of basic education and secondary education | 90 minutes
Field Visits
All or almost all of us have heard of the term “fossil”, but where do fossils come from? You can go with us to the field and understand how paleontologists carry out their prospecting and excavations. You will be able to discover the paleontological and geological richness of the Portuguese West Coast region!
3rd cycle basic education and secondary education | 3 to 4 hours
Laboratory Visits
We often see fossils in museum exhibits. But were they found in that state? No... In reality they had to go through a preparation laboratory where they were prepared to later be exposed to the public. With our visits to the laboratory you will be able to understand not only what steps there are before exhibiting the fossils to the public and also how they are prepared.
2nd and 3rd cycles of basic education and secondary education | 2 to 3 hours