Fossilized Memorabilia
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Earth and Life Science
Welcome to Earth and Life Science's Fossilized Memorabilia!
Did you know a fossil can be created in a fun way and in a short period of time? Creating skeletonized leaves made it possible!
Skeletonized leaves are made by detaching the leaf tissue from certain changes of the leaf without damaging the laced veins. These leaves are exquisite and beautiful. It is a hand-made leaf art and was beautifully made by the Grade 11 students. It is not only a leaf artwork, but it also includes inspirational quotes about life. Have a sneak peek of the skeletonized leaves made by the Grade 11 students! It is not only aesthetically pleasing but also affordable.
"Art and science have so much in common - the process of trial and error, finding something new and innovative, and to experiment and succeed in a breakthrough." - Peter M. Brant
Welcome!
Skeletonized Leaf
The purpose of showcasing Fossilized Memorabilia is to demonstrate the fascinating process of leaf fossilization. This program will teach us about how fossil leaves can reveal information about changing climates over time. Not only does this educate about the leaves, but it also includes life quotes that can inspire students about life.
Highlights
"Birth, life, and death - each took place on the hidden side of the leaf." - Toni Morrison
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Ficus religiosa
by Aaron Geoff Stewart Espineli
Plumeria rubra
by Mikhaela Gerrylen Palabrica
Ficus religiosa
by Eunice Bernadette Molina
Ficus religiosa
by Denzel Scott Campos
Ligustrum lucidum
by Francine Rodriguez
Features
“Fallen leaves on the ground are the golden song of immortal creativity.”
— Amit Ray
11 - CHROMIUM
"Every living being is also a fossil. Within it, all the way down to the microscopic structure of its proteins, it bears the traces if not the stigmata of its ancestry."
- Jacques Monod
11 - ZIRCONIUM
"It remains true, as every paleontologist knows, that most new species, genera, and families, and that nearly all categories above the level of families, appear in the record suddenly and are not led up to by known, gradual completely continuous transitional sequences."
- George Gaylord Simpson
Behind the Scenes
Skeletonized Leaf Process
This video shows the beautiful process on how we can turn something very simple to something creative and aesthetic!