 starter activity

1. starter activity Look at the pictures of fossils above. Get into groups. Ask people in your group if you have ever found fossils like these in Folkestone or elsewhere.

2. Were there ever dinosaurs in Folkestone?  Aims To find out about the geology of Folkestone & create a geological cutaway To find out about the different species of fossils (including dinosaurs) found in Folkestone

3. Folkestone’s geology Understanding the geology of Folkestone is like understanding how a cake is made. First you put down your sponge base, then you add your cream and sponge fillings and finally you top off the cake with a final layer of sponge. Cutting through the cake the layers are revealed.

4. Green Sandstone

5. Gault clay

6. Chalk downs

7.  Your task Read the information about the geological formation of Folkestone. Create your own ‘cutaway’ showing the different geological layers or strata and the time they were laid down. Annotate your cutaway with information about the different geological strata and the fossils that can be found in them.

8.  Your task • Read the information about fossil hunting in Folkestone taken from www.discoveringfossils.co.uk/Folkestone.htm • Answer these questions: • What things do you need to take with you if you are going fossil hunting in Folkestone? • When is the best time to look for fossils? • What sorts of fossils can you find at Folkestone? • What steps should you take to ensure you are safe? • How should you protect and conserve your fossils?

9.  Role play • You are going to make a public information film for Kent TV about fossil hunting in Folkestone. Your film should be no longer than 2 mins long and include the following: • Information about the geology of Folkestone • Descriptions of different fossils that can be found • Practical advice on safe fossil hunting