Creating digital resources @prinstitution to help everyone learn about fossils and the history of life. Managed by @ejhermsen and @deadsnails.Identify fossils and explore the diversity and history of life on Earth. Fossil identification guides, free textbook about paleontology, 3D models, & more.

Core values

- **Education and Outreach**: The project provides extensive educational resources, including digital field guides, an open-access paleontology textbook, and lesson plans aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. This enhances science education and public understanding of paleontology[3][5].
- **Accessibility and Inclusion**: By digitizing fossils and making them available online, the project allows access to these resources for people who cannot visit museums in person, including students from institutions with limited fossil collections[5].
- **Scientific Research and Data**: The digitization of fossils and the creation of databases facilitate scientific research on biogeography, species migration, extinction, and evolution. This contributes to a better understanding of global change and its impacts on life[1][3].
- **Community Engagement and Well-being**: The project can indirectly contribute to community well-being by promoting an interest in natural history, which can enhance mental health and well-being through engagement with nature and educational activities[2].