Most information is suitable for upper grade levels, and free upon request. Write on school letterhead or call to request a li st of available materials. If your school district has access to a pickup or dump truck, PCS Phosphate will give your school fossil reject material from their phosphate mine. Students love to dig through this material to find shells, whale bones, shark teeth, etc. Y our principal should write to request tickets and details for obtaining the fossil material.
Tickets expire within two months of receipt.
Will also provide teachers with contacts among SME members in most states who are willing to help teach about minerals and m ining. Call or write to request a description of materials and an order form. U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Info. Call or write to request a description of materials and an order form. Other materials also available.