Junior Paleontologist

EXPLORE the ways that paleontologists work, and the methods and tools they use to understand ancient life.

LEARN about Earth's history, ancient plants and animals, and changes to past climate and environments.

PROTECT our national parks, including fossils and the rocks in which they are found.

 

Download the Junior Paleontologist Activity Booklet here

NOTE: This is a publication of the National Park Service. It contains copyrighted artwork and is being made available in this format exclusively for non-commercial, educational purposes.

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• Junior Paleontologist Activity Booklet—English >
  PDF 38 MB

• Paleontólogo Juvenil Libreto de Actividades (versión definitiva)—Spanish >
  PDF 64.7 MB, Accessible (508c)

Update March 2024: We are moving offices and cannot accept booklets by mail during the transition. We are hopeful to be back up and running again in time for summer 2024.

The Junior Paleontologist Program is a part of the National Park Service Junior Ranger Program. The goal of the Junior Ranger Program is to connect young people to their national parks through a variety of in-park activities that are designed to introduce them to the national park system and cultivate future generations of park stewards. Programs range from simple scavenger hunts for younger children, to multi-day ranger-led activities. Over 200 National Park Service areas currently have Junior Ranger programs. Learn more about NPS Junior Ranger programs.

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Related Links

• National Fossil Day Page

• Badlands Education Resources

• Cave and Karst Education Page