Individuals & Families 2010
Natural History
- Exploring the Natural World
- Birds and Other Animals
- Flowers and Other Plants
- Habitats and Conservation
Family
- Family Wildlife and Discovery
- Active Family
- Creative Family
- Young People
- Day Courses for Kids and Families
The Arts
Find Out More
- What are FSC Centres like?
- Request a Brochure
- Bursary Information
- Booking Information
- Booking Form - non-Family Courses
- Booking Form - Family Courses
Please note: to view and print the Booking Form, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.
Your Course Basket
If you are interested in this course, why not:
Individuals & Families
An Introduction to Microfossils and Shell Sands
ADD TO YOUR BASKET
Centre:
Booked through FSC Head Office
Tutor:
Adrian Rundle
Dates:
Thursday 4 March-Sunday 7 March 2010
Sole Occupancy Room:£350
Shared Room: £320
Non-Res: £240
Level:Open to Everyone Additional Course Information
An Introduction to Microfossils and Shell Sands
(Abode Acrobat PDF file. To view this file you require Acrobat Reader. )
The workshop is designed to give an introduction to the subject, including field techniques and lab work. This is a chance to be amazed by the beauty and diversity of a rarely-seen world of tiny organisms. The workshop starts with an introductory talk supported by demonstration slides and information booklets. We will visit a nearby beach to learn about some field techniques and to collect some samples. Selection of good microfossil samples requires careful examination of the sediments to assess their content, preservation and processability. The lab work will include how to process and concentrate samples and a chance to prepare at least one microscope slide for you to take away. The workshop is a very practical one and it is hoped that it will inspire participants to develop their interest afterwards.
Adrian Rundle is a general naturalist studying many groups of organisms, especially those with an emphasis to the fossil record. He works at the Natural History Museum in London as a science educator and curator.
