Each group needs:

• One small paper cup (Dixie cup size)
• About ½ cup milk chocolate chips
• Clean, small object from which to create a fossil impression (such as a plastic toy dinosaur); the object should be just the right size to fit in the paper cup, and not much smaller
• Clean container, in which to melt chocolate
• Spoon
• Sharp knife

For the entire class to share:

• Hot plates or a microwave
• Refrigerator
• Paper towels
• Sink and water (for clean up)