Coffee Ground Fossils

One thing I try to teach my children about is the earth and how we can protect it.  I talk about Earth Day and what it means every year but also throughout the year I try to make sure they are learning about recycling and little things they can do to help out and be "green".  My daughter received Fancy Nancy: Every Day is Earth Day in her easter basket.  I wanted to do a project using things around the house for Earth Day.  Here's an easy fossil project that not only teaches about Reusing but you can also teach about fossils...we got into a great dinosaur discussion.

Ingredients:

1 cup coffee grounds

1/2 cup cold coffee

1 cup flour

1/2 cup salt

In a mixing bowl, mix together the ingredients until mixed well.

On wax paper, flatten into small discs then use something round to cut a circle.  I used my metal measuring cup.

Use something small to press into discs to make impressions, like cookie cutters or play-doh cutters.

After they sit overnight the fossils lighten up and the impressions are more visible.

Happy Earth Day!