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Creating boxes of fossils for educational use in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”TheBox” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”http:\/\/earthheritagetrust.org\/fossils\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AmmoniteBKg.jpg” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”30%” background_position=”top_right” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With 30 fossils in each box, it’s large enough for a typical class size.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Each box contains two insert trays, which include:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”12px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”85.2%” custom_margin=”|186px|63px|||” custom_padding=”|0px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To order a box for your educational establishment,<\/a> or to sponsor a box, or to donate your spare common fossils please email m.baggott@worc.ac.uk<\/a> or call 01905 855184 and leave a message and we will get back to you.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”http:\/\/earthheritagetrust.org\/fossils\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/FossilBox2-scaled.jpg” alt=”Fossil Box” title_text=”Fossil Box” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”fossils” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||54px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Only common UK fossils are used, which helps make the project as sustainable as possible, and everything in the box can be found by the students themselves<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Several of the fossils are partial or incomplete, which again is consistent with the student\u2019s own likely \u2018found-fossil\u2019 experience<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fossils have been donated from collectors across the UK and from old collections this keeps the box cost down, and helps to ensure ethical collecting<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n All of the fossils used in the box come from a variety of different sites and geological epochs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/earthheritagetrust.org\/fossils\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Echinoid.png” alt=”Echinoid” title_text=”Echinoid” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/earthheritagetrust.org\/fossils\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Belemnite.png” 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Each of the fossils in this box is enclosed in a plastic bag and both the bag and the inserts have a braille letter to allow the fossil to be identified via the Braille booklet. A large print version of the descriptions in the Braille booklet is also enclosed to assist partially sighted students.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This approach allows the student to start from a closed fossil box and on opening the box to interact with the fossil material and then to be able to reassemble the box and replace the lid ready for the next user.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/earthheritagetrust.org\/fossils\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/S1.jpg” alt=”Fossil Box version for visually impaired students” title_text=”Fossil Box version for visually impaired students” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Click images to enlarge<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/earthheritagetrust.org\/fossils\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/S2.jpg” alt=”Sample from the box for visually impaired students” title_text=”Sample from the box for visually impaired students” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”cost” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”#cost” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|||false|false” link_option_url=”#cost” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”||2px|||” link_option_url=”#cost” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All boxes are supplied at cost (\u00a340 per box) to all educational establishments as a permanent resource<\/span> for the school to keep<\/p>\n There are three main routes to obtain a box:<\/p>\n Please note, as the project grows, we might expect waiting lists for free boxes to grow.<\/p>\n Priority for the free boxes is given to primary and special schools, so secondary schools may face a longer wait.<\/p>\n Grants have been received from the Curry Fund and the Paleontographical Society, as well as private donations which have enabled us help more schools<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”Order” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(224,200,159,0.29)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you are ready to order a fossil box<\/p>\nThe Boxes<\/h2>\n
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Fossil Box for Special Educational Needs Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Braille Box for visually impaired students<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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